Tipton and Harper both said that any benefits from cold-water immersion come from the body’s cold-shock response: the sudden ...

The best wetsuits offer a balance of flexibility, buoyancy, and durability. Investing in a good one is paramount if you’re going to be attempting triathlons. You will lose body heat very quickly in ...

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 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water immersion may boost mental health and well-being. The practice carries risks, too, including drowning ...

Revelers enter the cold water during the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) (AP) — Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim ...