Posted on: 26 May 2015Share
When the temperatures begin to drop, you
1. Consuming Hot Drinks.
From hot cocoa and tea to coffee and apple cider, you would think these warm liquids would warm you up. However, one
2. Consuming Alcoholic Beverages.
While glasses of wine and eggnog are common during
3. Wearing a Hat.
Many believe that most of one's body heat is lost through the head, so all that is needed to stay warm is to wear a hat of some sort. However, a professor from the University of Michigan says otherwise. He says the loss of body heat is relative to the amount of skin exposed and not a particular body part. Plus, science reports that you lose no more than 10 percent of heat through your head. Therefore, you can wear a hat, but make certain you have as much skin as possible covered to keep your body temperature up or you will still feel cold.
4. Taking a Hot Shower.
It's true that taking a hot shower is going to warm you up. However, the moment you step out of the water, the heat that your body had absorbed from the hot water is going to leave the body. The water on the skin will evaporate, which causes your body temperature to go down. It is very similar to sweating, except it is quicker and much more noticeable.
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