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It's cold! A physiologist explains how to keep your body feeling warm

  • Written by JohnEric Smith, Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University
It's all about holding on to the heat you have.Jason Rosewel/Unsplash, CC BY

Whether waiting for a bus, playing outside or walking the dog – during the colder winter season, everyone is looking for ways to stay warm. Luckily, the process your body uses to break down foods serves as an internal heater.

But when the weather is cold, some...

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