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 ...

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 ...

Swimming kit for colder waters isn't just for winter. Adding neoprene accessories can help you swim in different locations and for longer. Here's ...

Dolphins are warm-blooded mammals that are able to maintain their body temperature a at a constant rate, even when swimming [ ...

Atlantic General Hospital is hosting its 32nd annual penguin swim in Ocean City, Maryland, on Jan. 1, 2026. Check out this ...

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 ...