Always feeling chilly no matter the temperature? There's a solid physiological explanation rooted in how our bodies work.
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The human body has more cold receptors than heat receptors, heightening sensitivity to cooler temperatures. Women typically have even more cold receptors than men, explaining why they often feel cold faster. Hormones factor in too—many women's body temperature rises one degree before ovulation. Body weight, a balanced diet, and quality sleep also play key roles in temperature regulation.
Your body loses heat through these four main mechanisms:
1. Convection (Air currents)
Cold air flowing over your skin carries away body heat.
2. Radiation
Your body emits infrared heat, which requires energy to replace.
3. Evaporation
Sweat evaporates from your skin, cooling the surface.
4. Conduction (Contact with colder objects)
Touching cold surfaces like metal rails, chilly air, or frozen items transfers heat from your body.
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