On: Skin health can be used to predict a number of seemingly unconnected factors

[galleywest200]

- easier to use less water, in part because it's so easy to get out of the shower into a warmer environment

In the peak of summer temperatures (especially this year), this is not exactly true.

[lotsofpulp → galleywest200]

I assume the vast majority of HN readers live in climate controlled residences where the temperature inside the residence and bathroom is more than the temperature of cold water, even in peak summer.

[epage → lotsofpulp]

Living in Texas, my cold showers during the summer feel amazing after a run ... for how cold they can actually get. I can stand in them indefinitely.

[r00fus → epage]

After 1hr+ of intense biking, I am in the same boat - body is so heated from the ride (often in the morning when it's cold so my extremities are quite cold) that hot water feels scalding, cold water feels really nice.