ArabiaWeather - Have you ever encountered people constantly complaining about being too hot or too cold, while you are sitting there feeling exactly the opposite? This may be a very familiar experience! Whether at home, or in the workplace, there is always someone who expresses dissatisfaction with the heating or air conditioning system settings, and the temperatures seem too high or too low depending on their perspective.
Although the normal average body temperature is considered 98.6°F (37°C) , there are significant variations between individuals. Regulating body temperature is important, but we must realize that these degrees change depending on the individual and multiple factors such as age, activity level, and time of day.
Although humans are warm-blooded creatures and have the ability to regulate their body temperatures, there are a few people who may feel cold or hot more than others, and this is due to several complex factors. Let's take a look at some of these factors.
Compared to younger adults, older adults have difficulty regulating their body temperatures. This is because metabolism slows with age, as our body experiences a decline in the processes of digesting food and using energy. This slowdown can lead to a decrease in body temperature, which It makes the elderly more vulnerable to hypothermia, so they should always wear warm clothes.
Living an inactive or unbalanced lifestyle also increases the likelihood of similar problems arising. This emphasizes the necessity of providing a stable environment for the elderly and the necessity of taking care of the warmth of their bodies by wearing clothes regularly.
According to Dr. Rob Danoff, a specialist in Philadelphia, the female body has less muscle mass compared to males, and therefore, it produces less heat coming out of the pore openings in the skin, which makes women feel colder than men, even in the presence of an equal temperature. in the room,
However, for middle-aged post-menopausal women, they may feel warmer than their male counterparts. This is not due to an increase in muscle mass, but rather to the special hormonal changes to which they are exposed, according to the expert’s explanation.
According to experts' statements, it appears that body size may be one of the factors that contribute to making some individuals feel hotter or colder than others, and a researcher in physiology at the University of Sydney, Ollie Jay, indicates that increasing body size causes it to take longer To feel cold.
Studies have shown that individuals with greater amounts of body fat may feel warmer compared to those with smaller bodies, due to; Because excess fat plays a role in heating the body, as it forms an additional layer that acts as additional clothing.
However, obese and overweight individuals can feel cold more in some cases, and this is due to the function of the circulatory system, as blood vessels expand when they feel heat, allowing blood to flow and reach the skin to get rid of excess heat. But because subcutaneous fat retains heat, it traps warmth near the heart, while the surface of the skin cools. According to the explanation of Katherine O'Brien, a physiologist at the US Army Environmental Medicine Research Institute, this can cause obese people to feel cold. More than others.
Some medical conditions may also be a factor in affecting body temperature. For example, hypothyroidism, also known as “underactive thyroid,” can result in not producing enough hormones that play a role in regulating important body functions such as metabolism. Diet and energy levels, which can cause a person to feel cold.
While Raynaud's disease is a condition that causes a sensation of coldness and numbness in specific parts of the body, such as the fingers, especially in cold temperatures or due to stress, in this condition, small arteries become narrower, reducing blood flow to the affected areas.
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