You’ll Catch Your Death! The Truth about Temperatures and Cold

Nearly everyone remembers their grandmother yelling to bundle up or they would “catch their death.” It’s part of the myth that cold weather can cause a cold. While science shows that might not be true, temperature can still have a profound impact on your health.

Cold Weather Myths

The idea that cold weather will make you sick is the number one health myth in America, which stems from the fact that cold and flu season spikes during the winter. However, it’s not the temperature that will give you a runny nose and cough. Instead, it’s the increase germs and infectious …read more