Immersion in cold water is definitely an activity that divides people — some love it, others hate it. But many now practice it weekly or even daily in the belief that it’s good for their mental and ...

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When winter arrives, even the simplest daily chores start feeling like a challenge, especially washing utensils in icy water.

The sensation is familiar to many—you step into the shower, pour cold water over your head first, and suddenly experience a brief wave of dizziness or lightheadedness. This common reaction has spawned ...

We have again survived the arrival of the winter solstice, but of course, that brings up the survival of winter boating and ...

When the Cincinnati Bengals faced the Los Angeles Rams in the 2022 Super Bowl, Todd Cline had a lot riding on the game. Cline is the head of sustainability for the fabric care division of Procter & ...

Your body's first reaction to a plunge in chilly water is the "cold shock" response. Your heart rate jumps. Stress hormones spike. You gasp suddenly, and may hyperventilate. Your reward if you stay in ...

Ruth Rose, 87, rallies dozens of cold water swimmers each day. BRIGHTON -- For 365 days a year, come rain or shine, Ruth Rose, 87, has taken a bracing morning swim in Seaford, a small coastal town on ...