cold water
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Cold-water swimming groups are growing in popularity, with early-morning dips now a familiar sight at beaches, lakes and rivers.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
Cold-water shock causes the blood vessels in the skin to close, which increases the resistance of blood flow.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2022
Cold-water swimmers, elite and amateur alike, experience a phenomenon called after-drop following a cold swim.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2022
Cold-water swimming has enjoyed a huge surge in popularity in recent years, with the Outdoor Swimming Society growing from 300 followers in 2006 to 27,000 members this year.
From The Guardian • May 8, 2019
Cold-water douches should be used once or twice a day, followed by cold-water bandages, until the fever has subsided and the soreness is largely removed, when a blister is to be applied.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
