A viral wellness trend asks a simple question — is warm or cold water healthier? — but the science behind it is more nuanced.

The Lower 48 states’ split screen winter — a battle between frigid cold in the East and record warmth in the West — ended in the second warmest winter on record. It’s an astonishing demonstration of ...

The surrounding Mount Washington State Forest offers additional trails and attractions if you want to make a full day of it.

Cast your vote for the Beaver County Times' high school basketball players of the year. The poll will close Thursday, March 12, 2026 at noon.

Isle of Man ice swimmer Carole Laporte enjoyed a successful trip to Wales recently to compete in the 2026 Welsh Winter Swim. At this time of year the lakes are icy cold in Snowdonia and Laporte couldn ...

"I like that he got sick of jumping and was like, screw it, I’m gonna try swimming through this stuff," one user wrote.

Taking a freezing dip in a lake or the sea is a valued well-being practice in the world's happiest country. In Finland, over ...

On Finland’s icy southeast archipelago, Annabel Grossman finds the perfect combination of outdoor adventure and a culture-filled, cosy city ...

Livigno was a beautiful place. Peaceful and charming, kind of like a Christmas card come to life. It’s a ski resort town.

Ice arenas and artificial snow now dominate the winter Olympics. Athletes there — and everywhere — may need to adjust how they train and perform.

Throughout the winter months, it is usually cold and dark when Eva Kaszuba gets up in the morning and goes to sleep for ...

Dips in the Oresund offer a glimpse into Copenhagen's thriving sauna and swimming scene - even when the water ices over ...