The Scandinavian winter swimming culture combines brief dips in cold water with hot sauna sessions—and now, a study of young men who participate regularly in these polar plunges finds that winter ...

Like Scandinavia, this remote island has built a culture around remoteness, creativity, slow living, and a deep respect for ...

There is a group of Tasmanians who swim through winter. The Bondi Ice Breakers, who swim regardless of the temperature, are renowned. They do it for the fun, but it also helps them keep the weight off ...