Why? Because a heated-up body and cold water - large bodies of water in particular can still be quite cold in spring and early summer - is a dangerous combination.

The Canadian-based group considers cold temperatures to be under 10°C, while cool is 10°C to 20°C, warm or hot is 21°C to ...

Peak swimming temperatures in the Great Lakes typically occur in late summer/early fall. Swimming in cold lake water can lead to cold shock and hypothermia.

Creative depictions of cold water swimming show how writers' insights can advance knowledge of the senses hardest to describe.

From morning showers to winter swimming, cold water exposure affects the body in ways that can range from uncomfortable to life-threatening for certain individuals.

Safety is critical to the fun of swimming, so here are a few tips for being careful in and around water: Ensure the whole family can swim well.

5. Get outside and swim. If you are an experienced swimmer looking to mix up your routine — or if you just hate the taste of chlorine — consider a little open water swimming.

Menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water report significant improvements to their physical and mental symptoms, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water report significant improvements to their physical and mental symptoms, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Creative depictions of cold water swimming show how writers' insights can advance knowledge of the senses hardest to describe.