Last summer, the city of Paris watched with a combination of disbelief and delight as mayor Anne Hidalgo zipped into a wetsuit and went swimming in the Seine—just nine days before the start of the ...

While wild swimming during the depths of winter might seem like a slightly mad idea, it's a pastime that's becoming hugely popular. In fact, part of the ritual of this slow living hobby often involves ...

(AP) — Did your parents warn you against jumping in the pool right after eating? They were misguided. In most cases, there’s no need to wait at least 30 minutes after eating to go for a swim, doctors ...

The old warning stems from worry that people might drown or struggle because blood will be diverted to their full stomachs instead of their muscles. (AP) — Did your parents warn you against jumping in ...