Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine these last few days, it’s easy to forget that it’s still winter here in the ...

WASHINGTON — We've only had eight days all year the Seattle area hit warmer temperatures in the 60s, and we never hit the 70s. When our first 80-degree day arrived at the end of April, it felt like we ...

SEATTLE — People around Puget Sound hear the warnings all the time, this time of year: Avoid swimming in the lakes and rivers if you can, as the water is still very cold despite warmer temperatures.

‘It’s a long-held belief that taking to the waters is good for your health,” says Mike Tipton, a professor of human and applied physiology at the University of Portsmouth. From Roman frigidariums to ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Every year, an average of seven people drown in Lake Tahoe due to cold water shock. A new safety education campaign from Take Care Tahoe is encouraging those who spend time in ...

On an unusually warm spring day in March 2021, Centralia teen Zachary Rager jumped from the Chehalis River Bridge into the river below. It was something he and his friends had done many times before, ...

NORFOLK, Va. — The National Weather Service and the United States Coast Guard run a Cold Water Program three times a year to encourage residents to practice cold water safety. Spring is one of those ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A new bill, called "Zack's Law" is being introduced in Olympia, which would introduce "cold water shock" warning signs. The law is being pushed by the family of Zack Rager, a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The early summer heat wave in 2024 in Oregon is one reason many people will go to lakes and rivers to cool off. But even though the temps are hot, the water is not — and that ...

In recent years, cold-water immersion has surged in popularity, captivating wellness enthusiasts with bold promises of reduced inflammation, enhanced mental clarity, and accelerated recovery. Once ...

Walk through any trendy suburb and you might find a new “wellness” studio offering ice baths or “contrast therapy” (a sauna and ice bath combo). Scroll social media, and you’re likely to come across ...