Including water socks, swim caps, and cozy fleece-lined sweatpants for post-dip. One chilly winter morning in my early twenties, I decided to trek across London’s Hampstead Heath to the Ladies’ Pond ...

The most robustly supported long-term benefit is the one Ella describes: a profound effect on mood. The science provides a ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Swimming outdoors in winter isn’t for everyone, but for those who venture into the water they’ll tell you even a brief plunge has its own rewards: Less aches and pains, a ...

Menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water report significant improvements to their physical and mental symptoms, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in Post ...

Believe it or not, there are a lot of cold-water swimming enthusiasts in the area, and it's growing in popularity! Dena Marshall, founder of water-strong and cold-water swimmer, joined us to share how ...

Of the 785 women surveyed, 46.9% said swimming eased their anxiety; 34.5% said it helped their mood swings; 31.1% said it elevated their mood; and 30.3% said it reduced their hot flashes. The findings ...

One of our NPR College Podcast Challenge finalists brings the story of a group of women who, every week, take an icy plunge into the Connecticut River.