Keeping warm and well during cold weather – advice from UK Health Security Agency
THE UK is getting it's first proper taste of winter as an arctic chill descends on parts of the country, bringing with it cold weather health warnings.The UK Health Security Agency also issued a cold health alert covering the Midlands and north of England for much of the coming week, as the mercury is expected to drop to -3C.
It has to do with blood vessels in the extremities contracting when it gets cold in order to redirect blood flow to vital areas like our internal organs."We know that one of the most obvious places, because it has a very large surface area, is the penis. "A similar change happens with the testicles, which, when cold, are drawn closer to the body to keep them warm," he added.
The UK Health Security Agency said "our bodies fight a constant battle" to keep our core temperature at around 37.5C so that cells and organs are protected from damage.Blood clots can be serious if not treated, leading to dangerous health events like strokes and heart attacks.
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