While evidence is building around the positive mental health effects of taking a plunge in chilly water, scientific confirmation is still lacking.

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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 ...

FILE - Canda-Leigh Habonimana dips in the waters of Gatineau Park's Meech Lake in Chelsea, Que., during a polar bear dip on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2025. (Justin Tang /The Canadian Press via AP) FILE ...