12 Winter Health Quirks, Explained

Why Do We Shiver? ... And 11 Other Winter Health Quirks, Explained

With colder temps here to stay, it's time to consider what the winter weather means for your health. You probably already know to be extra diligent about washing your hands, but can going outside with wet hair really make you sick?

As many as four in 10 mothers think sending their children outside with wet heads means trouble, according to Discovery Health. Wet hair or dry hair, it takes exposure to a virus to come down with a cold.

But what about going out without a hat? And why exactly do we shiver? Read on for answers to these and more of the most common cold-weather health questions.

Why Do We Shiver When We Are Cold?

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