Centuries after the upper class flocked to the coast for therapeutic sea bathing, outdoor swimming is having a renaissance.
It’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and while it might not feel like the season for jumping in the water, more and more people are finding an icy plunge invigorating. William ...
For centuries, people have looked to the sea for healing. In 18th century Europe, doctors would prescribe sea air and saltwater baths as remedies for melancholy and fatigue. This is what is referred ...