Brave swimmers who planned to take on a cold challenge on Super Bowl Sunday by plunging into Long Island Sound for Swim Across America have been forced to postpone due to the extreme weather. Long ...

It’s 8am and I’m standing at the edge of my local lake at Beckenham Place Park in London, the early morning sun just beginning to peek over the trees. A layer of mist is rising from the cold water and ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – It’s warming up and everyone has their sights set on a river day to cool off, but environmental experts are warning against jumping into the water just yet. Officials with ...

There is nothing worse than one of those first outdoor summer practices in May when the air has not touched 80 degrees yet. The pool sits there cold. Colder than cold. Jumping in feels like punishment ...

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. This is an excerpt from "Brave Souls" by Eliza ...