Water conducts heat away from the body up ... making physical activity one of the most effective ways to stay warm in cold conditions. Even small actions like wiggling your fingers and toes ...

"Because water has a much higher thermal inertia, it takes the heat out of your body a lot quicker than air does," Casey says.

While the air outside is warming up, the Great Lakes will remain cold for weeks to come. Here's when it'll be swim weather.

Your body uses a bit of extra energy to warm cold water to its internal temperature, burning a few calories Unless you have specific medical conditions, drinking cold water is generally safe and ...

“Persistently warm temperatures” are forecast around ... and let them know when you return safely. Know the water Stay out of cold, fast-running water. Never enter the water to rescue someone.

as the region experienced a stretch of warm, sunny weather. But officials say residents should use caution before plunging into the water. Cold temperatures, unpredictable currents and poor ...

The NHS advises that outside in cold weather babies and children should wear several layers of clothes to keep warm, external ... which takes water out of the air. Some have laundry settings ...

Marine Patrol warns boaters to know cold-water immersion dangers for spring and early summer. As boating season begins in New ...