Regular users of the sea are advised to wear ear plugs and swimming hats to help prevent ear damage.

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

Taking a plunge into freezing water might seem like a recipe for panic, but regular cold-water swimmers use the extreme chill ...

Taking a dip in near-freezing cold water might not be everyone's idea of a fun time, but a founder of a men's mental health group said it has done wonders for their wellbeing. Chris Hughes, who set up ...

If you live near a body of water in the northern latitudes, you likely have heard of your local polar bear club — usually made up of a group of hearty swimmers who take part in cold water swimming.

Endurance swimmer Karen Kennedy has completed a historic quadruple crossing between Robben Island and the mainland – nearly ...