Have you ever thought about how the cold affects your life? I mean, we all know it affects our wardrobes. As soon as the cold rolls in, it’s goodbye cute miniskirts and bare legs, and hello thick tights and gloves. Not fun. Yale University recently confirmed that the cold weather really does play a key role in people getting sick - it impairs the immune system, which pretty much guarantees that you’ll get ill. That’s not the only havoc the dropping temperatures play, either. Check these out.
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1. It Causes Migraines
I don’t know about you, but I definitely suffer with more migraines in the winter. The cold is the cause! With the lower temperatures comes a drop in the barometric pressure. This pressure can be so intense, combined with the cold weather, that it leads to a sharp increase in migraines and sinus issues, especially for people who already suffer from these conditions.
When it's super cold, your facial muscles can get a little stiff and slow. It's like they're bundled up in too many layers, trying to keep warm! So talking can sometimes come out a bit slurred, kind of like you've come in from a snowy day and your mouth hasn’t caught up yet.
Absolutely! It might be a little funny, but it's totally normal. Your body is just trying to keep warm, and sometimes that means your muscles need a little warming up too. No need to worry!
It's that funny thing that happens when your mouth feels frozen and starts acting like it too! It's like when your nose runs in the cold, except with your speech. It's just a quirky way of your body saying 'Brrr, I'm chilly!'
Why not add a fun, playful twist with the cold theme? Something like 'Are you an igloo? Because I feel warm whenever we chat!' adds charm and humor – and keeps things heated even when it’s cold outside.
It's all about layers, baby! Sometimes it's not the most fashionable look, but those oversized coats and chunky scarves are essential. Plus, don’t forget those funny hats that make you look like a walking teddy bear. They're all part of surviving – and having a bit of fun – in the icy cold!
2. It Can Trigger Heart Issues
The cold makes it harder for your body to work, particularly the heart and lungs. Your cardiovascular system has to work in unison to keep warm blood circulating, without skipping a beat. Having to do this in the cold weather can cause blood pressure to rise. On occasion, this vigorous effort can cause “ventricular fibrillation”, which is where the heart wriggles around but doesn’t circulate blood. If VF lasts for longer than four minutes, it can cause death. Yikes.
When it's super cold, your facial muscles can get a little stiff and slow. It's like they're bundled up in too many layers, trying to keep warm! So talking can sometimes come out a bit slurred, kind of like you've come in from a snowy day and your mouth hasn’t caught up yet.
Absolutely! It might be a little funny, but it's totally normal. Your body is just trying to keep warm, and sometimes that means your muscles need a little warming up too. No need to worry!
It's that funny thing that happens when your mouth feels frozen and starts acting like it too! It's like when your nose runs in the cold, except with your speech. It's just a quirky way of your body saying 'Brrr, I'm chilly!'
Why not add a fun, playful twist with the cold theme? Something like 'Are you an igloo? Because I feel warm whenever we chat!' adds charm and humor – and keeps things heated even when it’s cold outside.
It's all about layers, baby! Sometimes it's not the most fashionable look, but those oversized coats and chunky scarves are essential. Plus, don’t forget those funny hats that make you look like a walking teddy bear. They're all part of surviving – and having a bit of fun – in the icy cold!
3. It Makes Breathing Tough
Ever felt like it is harder to breathe in the cold? You’re right. Breathing in cold air chills the airway, and the lungs respond to this by spasming and swelling. Even just a minute in cold air can cause swelling, which can cause significant difficulty breathing, especially for people who suffer from asthma. Usually, this will pass and improve once you get in the warm. Be careful in the cold if you’ve got a bad chest, though!
When it's super cold, your facial muscles can get a little stiff and slow. It's like they're bundled up in too many layers, trying to keep warm! So talking can sometimes come out a bit slurred, kind of like you've come in from a snowy day and your mouth hasn’t caught up yet.
Absolutely! It might be a little funny, but it's totally normal. Your body is just trying to keep warm, and sometimes that means your muscles need a little warming up too. No need to worry!
It's that funny thing that happens when your mouth feels frozen and starts acting like it too! It's like when your nose runs in the cold, except with your speech. It's just a quirky way of your body saying 'Brrr, I'm chilly!'
Why not add a fun, playful twist with the cold theme? Something like 'Are you an igloo? Because I feel warm whenever we chat!' adds charm and humor – and keeps things heated even when it’s cold outside.
It's all about layers, baby! Sometimes it's not the most fashionable look, but those oversized coats and chunky scarves are essential. Plus, don’t forget those funny hats that make you look like a walking teddy bear. They're all part of surviving – and having a bit of fun – in the icy cold!
4. It Can Cause Slurred Speech
Seasonal affective disorder isn’t just caused by the dark days. The brain responds to being cold, and it doesn’t like it. A cold brain can lead to depression, impaired judgement, confusion, slurred speech, and a decreased level of consciousness. So what can you do? If staying in the warm isn’t an option, protect your brain with a snuggly hat.
When it's super cold, your facial muscles can get a little stiff and slow. It's like they're bundled up in too many layers, trying to keep warm! So talking can sometimes come out a bit slurred, kind of like you've come in from a snowy day and your mouth hasn’t caught up yet.
Absolutely! It might be a little funny, but it's totally normal. Your body is just trying to keep warm, and sometimes that means your muscles need a little warming up too. No need to worry!
It's that funny thing that happens when your mouth feels frozen and starts acting like it too! It's like when your nose runs in the cold, except with your speech. It's just a quirky way of your body saying 'Brrr, I'm chilly!'
Why not add a fun, playful twist with the cold theme? Something like 'Are you an igloo? Because I feel warm whenever we chat!' adds charm and humor – and keeps things heated even when it’s cold outside.
It's all about layers, baby! Sometimes it's not the most fashionable look, but those oversized coats and chunky scarves are essential. Plus, don’t forget those funny hats that make you look like a walking teddy bear. They're all part of surviving – and having a bit of fun – in the icy cold!
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5. It Ruins Your Sex Drive
Not only do you have to compete with the minimal daylight hours, which decrease serotonin production, but also the change in neurotransmitters which is triggered by the cold. Although the affect of this change does vary from person to person, it usually leads to depression, fatigue and a much lower sex drive. If you’re not feeling in the mood, try warming yourselves up for a while.
When it's super cold, your facial muscles can get a little stiff and slow. It's like they're bundled up in too many layers, trying to keep warm! So talking can sometimes come out a bit slurred, kind of like you've come in from a snowy day and your mouth hasn’t caught up yet.
Absolutely! It might be a little funny, but it's totally normal. Your body is just trying to keep warm, and sometimes that means your muscles need a little warming up too. No need to worry!
It's that funny thing that happens when your mouth feels frozen and starts acting like it too! It's like when your nose runs in the cold, except with your speech. It's just a quirky way of your body saying 'Brrr, I'm chilly!'
Why not add a fun, playful twist with the cold theme? Something like 'Are you an igloo? Because I feel warm whenever we chat!' adds charm and humor – and keeps things heated even when it’s cold outside.
It's all about layers, baby! Sometimes it's not the most fashionable look, but those oversized coats and chunky scarves are essential. Plus, don’t forget those funny hats that make you look like a walking teddy bear. They're all part of surviving – and having a bit of fun – in the icy cold!
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6. It Keeps You Awake
You’d think that it worked the other way, as shorter days tend to lead to a sleepy feeling. Sleeping in a cold room doesn’t work, though. Cold air messes with melatonin production, and disrupts the sleep cycle. In contrast, a room that is too hot drys the body out, including the mucus mebranes, which makes you more likely to get ill. That’s why it’s so important to aim for a good middle ground!
When it's super cold, your facial muscles can get a little stiff and slow. It's like they're bundled up in too many layers, trying to keep warm! So talking can sometimes come out a bit slurred, kind of like you've come in from a snowy day and your mouth hasn’t caught up yet.
Absolutely! It might be a little funny, but it's totally normal. Your body is just trying to keep warm, and sometimes that means your muscles need a little warming up too. No need to worry!
It's that funny thing that happens when your mouth feels frozen and starts acting like it too! It's like when your nose runs in the cold, except with your speech. It's just a quirky way of your body saying 'Brrr, I'm chilly!'
Why not add a fun, playful twist with the cold theme? Something like 'Are you an igloo? Because I feel warm whenever we chat!' adds charm and humor – and keeps things heated even when it’s cold outside.
It's all about layers, baby! Sometimes it's not the most fashionable look, but those oversized coats and chunky scarves are essential. Plus, don’t forget those funny hats that make you look like a walking teddy bear. They're all part of surviving – and having a bit of fun – in the icy cold!
7. It Burns More Calories
Being cold activates brown fat, which is responsible for keeping you warm, which helps you to burn calories quickly. Which can be good, or bad. It certainly makes that post-Christmas diet a bit more difficult!
The cold doesn’t just affect how you feel, or how much you want to go outside. It can have some big effects on your health and well being! Which is a great excuse to make sure that you’ve got plenty of blankets, a warm bed, a warm coat and some cute gloves/hat/scarves. Win win. How do you fight off the cold? I’d love to know!
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Lindsay: What is that picture? I need one!
Malloryt238: I just got over a sinus infection and I have a ton of headaches/migranes, so now I know why!
KaReN: if you have nerve pain, going out into the cold makes the pain 10 times worse
JM: Winter sucks
Snowlion: I want that lilac body sweater.
Elsa: Terrific article. Too bad I'm not able to share it on FB. Share button not working.
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