With spring drawing more people to lakes and wellness trends like cold plunging, experts and officials are warning that cold water can pose serious safety risks. Scientific research shows benefits of ...

Several recent close calls reported involving unprepared boaters ...

The National Weather Service notes that the threat of hypothermia increases significantly when the water temperature is lower ...

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 ...

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection released a warning that warm air can be deceiving when it comes to water safety.

Whether it’s bubbling up from a hot spring or rushing off a glacier, water can help relax muscles and soothe stress. Here are some places to harness that healing power. By Caren Osten Gerszberg See ...

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 ...