Tag: cold
The United States went from summer temperatures to harsh winter in 48 hours!
If the month of December was marked by many heat records in the United States, these first days of January mark the transition to extreme winter conditions: in Texas, the…
Can you burn yourself in the cold?
Being burnt by the cold is above all a question of feeling. However, for our cells, the consequences of cold can be the same as those of fire. The sharp…
Frostbite: how to avoid and treat them?
Frostbite occurs in periods of damp cold and mainly affects children and adolescents, but also women. Frostbite mainly affects the fingers, toes, ears, cheeks or nose. And for the party…
Why are we more sensitive to the cold as we age?
The elderly are more cautious than others. A feeling of cold reinforced by many factors, both physiological and behavioral. Explanations and advice to protect yourself from the cold. You will…
Why is the skin sensitive to cold?
To avoid straining your skin during the winter, you should cover up as much as possible when it is cold. If you don’t protect yourself, you risk becoming more sensitive…
Why do we have goose bumps?
“To have goosebumps”: the expression appeared in the XVIIe century and we use it when we are cold or when we feel a strong emotion such as fear. But what…
Common cold: “the use of vasoconstrictors exposes you to risks”, warns the ANSM
A vasoconstrictor is a drug sold in pharmacies for colds. It is used to unclog the nose. The ANSM would like to point out that their use is not trivial.…
Omicron variant: simple cold or Covid-19?
The symptoms of the Omicron variant are different and, a priori, milder than those produced by the Delta variant. It was already possible to confuse a simple cold with a…
These mistakes cause heart attacks in cold weather! Don’t do this when you have the flu!
Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading cause of death worldwide. So much so that 200 thousand people die every year in our country due to cardiovascular diseases. With the…
Sport: 6 exercises to do at home in bad weather
The cold and bad weather should not discourage you from playing sports at home, in order to maintain your tone and your figure. Here are some ideas and tips for…