If you’re keen to keep swimming through winter but haven’t done so before, there are a few things you’ll need to get – namely, cold water swimming gear. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best cold ...

A recent study reveals that regular cold water swimming can positively alter cellular stress responses. Immersing healthy young men in cold water daily for a week improved autophagy, a cellular ...

If you plan to continue your open-water swimming through the winter, then aside from a cosy swim robe to warm you after your dip, a cold water swimming hat is an absolute essential. Here are our ...

If you've ever been cold water swimming, you'll know all about the short, sharp shock it gives your senses as you plunge in. According to a new study, it can pretty quickly change the stress response ...

The researchers also note that the initial exposure to cold water – chilled to 14 °C (57.2 °F) – was more chaotic, with "dysfunction" in autophagy processes and increased apoptosis.

Warm water can help relax your muscles, improve circulation, and provide a cozy, comfortable experience. However, switching to cold water can offer impressive health benefits. With summer in full ...

Lorraine Kelly was branded 'patronising' for 'talking to Alex Warren like he's a baby' as he recounted the loss of his dad and homelessness in an emotional interview on Thursday. The American ...

Some people practice 'cold baths' by deliberately soaking in cold water for health reasons ... to see how quickly the body adapted,' said Kelly King, lead author of the paper and a postdoctoral ...

Lorraine Kelly has admitted “everything takes a back seat” when she spends time with her granddaughter. The 65-year-old became a grandmother eight months ago after daughter Rosie, 30 ...

Many people swear that cold water swimming has a positive effect on their mental health and wellbeing. Now research is being done to see if there is science behind the theory that taking an ice ...