Explore the difference between air temperature and how our bodies experience cold, and learn why “feeling cold” isn’t always about the weather.
Scientists say just seeing other people be chilly can cause you to be cold as well. Our bodies adjust our core temperature based on the surrounding environment, but that core temperature can also be ...
It happens more often than you realize. You’re drifting off into sleep, but suddenly, you feel an unexplained chill. You grab for another blanket, pull your hoodie tighter or tuck your feet in deeper.
Erika Prouty, PharmD, is a professional community pharmacist that specializes in blood cholesterol readings, blood pressure readings, and medication therapy management. Some people are more sensitive ...
You know the type—or maybe you are the type. The person bundled in layers while everyone else looks comfortable, the one always asking to adjust the thermostat, the notorious office sweater collector.
A 46-year-old homeless man was found confused on a city street during a very cold day in January. EMTs are called, and upon arrival to the emergency department, the man is still confused. Body ...
If the shorter, darker days of late fall and winter leave you feeling physically and emotionally drained, know this: It’s not just you, and it doesn’t mean you’re getting old. Our bodies are ...
As the golden autumn hues give way to muted greys and winter whites, most people bring out their sweaters to keep the cold at bay. Conversely, others stroll through the frosty air wearing shorts and ...