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Medical C orner Here are what can happen to your body
Medical Corner

when the weather changes:

1. The immune system is weaker:
Cold weather weakens the immune defenc-
Is the
Is the es in your nose, which are supposed to be the

first to fight off cold and flu viruses.
Weather 2. Changing weather changes your health
Weather

Making status:
Making
When the weather changes and it gets cold or
hot, humid or dry, or the pressure changes, it
You
You affects your body. You might be more likely to 5 tips to help you stay healthy in
changing weather
get sick, suffer pain or discomfort, or raise your
Sick?
Sick? risks of developing certain conditions. • Drink up; Water, tea, and soup help

3. Blood pressure is affected by pressure sys- to thin out mucus and soothe a sore
throat, also fresh fruit juices rich in vi-
tems.
tamin C are a great way to start the
eather changes are challenging morning; the extra C-boost will kick
4. Headaches may spike:
to our immune system and our Signs of Common Cold your immunity-fighting ability into
Wmusculoskeletal system,” Dr. Modi Headaches can spike in cold weather due to gear.
the constriction of blood vessels in the brain,
says. “Our bodies get used to a certain cli-
mate, and when those things change sud- 1. Sore throat according to research. • Exercise outdoors.
denly, our body has to try to adapt.”
2. Runny nose 5. Sleep increases. • Practice good hygiene: Wash your
Changing weather also affects your body 3. Stuffy nose hands frequently to prevent the
in other ways, some of which are potentially 6. Blood sugar is less stable when it’s cold: spreading of the cold virus.
When blood thickens as the temperature falls,
more dangerous, from headaches to heart 4. Sneezing
attacks. one might have a harder time keeping the • Use a humidifier: Add moisture to the
5. Coughing blood sugar at a fairly stable level as well. air to relieve congestion and cough.

Changes in weather can increase 6. Fatigue 7. Breathing difficulties can increase in ex- • Rest: Get enough sleep to help your
treme temperatures:
the likelihood of catching a cold, 7. Headache One might find it hard to breathe when it’s ei- body recover.

with many people reporting more ther too warm and humid or too cold most es- • Mind the weather—and your wardrobe.

respiratory infections during the 8. Mild body aches pecially for those with pre-existing lung con-
ditions such as asthma, etc.
colder months.

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