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Saturday, January 04, 2014

Does Being Cold Make You Sick?

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I don't know what you consider "sick" but if you're cold enough it will make you dead,

Anonymous said...

No

Anonymous said...

No, germs, bacteria and virus makes us sick.

Anonymous said...

While being a little bit cold actually boosts the body's immune system, hypothermia suppresses the immune system which can lead to colds if exposed to germs and the like. If outside and you start to shiver, go in and warm up. Constant shivering is the key sign of hypothermia.

Anonymous said...

dittos to 12:27

Anonymous said...

12:27 ... I've got an ingrown toenail I would like you to look at if you are free. :)
Just kidding... glad to have someone who researches and knows this stuff. Welcome!