5 cold weather health myths you should stop believing

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2023/12/02

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ArabiaWeather - If you think that huge coats and seasonal colds are the only annoying things about winter, then you are about to discover unexpected facts about winter health and why using sunscreen can be more necessary in winter than in summer. Here are five winter health myths that have been debunked. .

Myth No. 1

You should not exercise in the cold

In fact, in cooler temperatures, most people perform better at exercise, and the pace becomes more effective at burning more calories in less time.

Myth No. 2

Allergies disappear in winter

One in five people suffers from allergies, and in winter the severity of the allergic variety may increase.

Myth No. 3

There is no need to use sunscreen in winter.

Quite the opposite, as the Earth's surface is closer to the sun during winter, which increases exposure to harmful rays, and snow and ice can reflect up to 80% of harmful UV rays, making sunscreen essential.

Myth No. 4

Vitamin C prevents colds

Studies suggest that vitamin C may reduce the duration or severity of the common cold.

Myth No. 5

Ignore the risk of frostbite

Frostbite is a common occurrence; Low temperatures cause wet or cold skin to freeze, resulting in blisters appearing within 30 minutes , even at temperatures slightly above freezing. The damage resulting from blisters can change the skin color to black. It may cause loss of toes or hands.