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 ...

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 ...

Hundreds of people gathered at the Plattsburgh City Beach on Saturday to intentionally jump into the chilly waters of Lake Champlain. The first such event since the pandemic drew some brave swimmers.