Search Results for: thermoregulation

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  Cold Sweats: Is it the Cold or Flu?

  October 26, 2022

  Breaking out in a cold sweat can feel weird. What exactly do cold sweats mean? And what should you know about how to treat cold sweats if you ever have them.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

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• Article - 1 Minute Read

  Staying Warm in Cold Weather – Thanks to Your Brain

  December 27, 2013

  Find out how your brain keeps you warm in cold weather. Learn how it impacts different parts of your body to keep you alert and prepared for the elements.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: blood, brain, cold weather, goose bumps, hair follicle, heart, hypothalamus, hypothermia, lungs, shivering, temperature regulation, thermoregulation

  

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