Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the ...

Residents and river users are being asked for their views on plans to apply for bathing water status for a popular wild ...

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 ...

Sharing More Than Just Pool Space For years, swimming and water polo have been two sports that shared a pool but little else.

Can open water swimming in the cold enhance your physical and mental health? Increasingly, the answer seems to be yes. Certainly the positive buzz on cold water swimming continues to grow, thanks to ...

The health benefits of swimming include cardiovascular fitness, stress relief, and a reduced risk of diabetes.

About 300 swimmers participated in the event, marveling at the clean water and festive atmosphere. Event organizers say ...