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Does cold weather make you sick?<\/em> <\/em>A doctor explains why you may suddenly feel under the weather when the temperature drops. (Hint: it\u2019s not really the cold weather\u2019s fault.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cIf you don\u2019t put a coat on, you\u2019re going to get sick!\u201d <\/em>Or, \u201cButton up or you\u2019ll catch a cold!\u201d <\/em>said your mom a thousand times when you were little. (You probably ignored her, and then if you did catch a cold, she gave you soup and told you she was right and to wear the coat next time.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Winter is typically sickness season. Certainly, you can get sick at any time (raise your hand if you’ve ever fallen prey to the dreaded summer cold). However, the flu season peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/a>. Similarly, people are more likely to get colds during the winter and spring, they note<\/a>. But does cold weather make you sick? Not exactly. While it\u2019s true that you may be more likely to get sick in the winter, it\u2019s not necessarily the cold weather that\u2019s the main culprit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Why Does Cold Weather Make You Sick<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There\u2019s some preliminary evidence from mouse studies that suggest cooler temperatures may dampen your body\u2019s natural virus-fighting defenses, allowing for a cold virus to more rapidly replicate, thus increasing the chances of getting sick, notes research in PNAS <\/em>in 2015<\/a>. But, that\u2019s not all that\u2019s going on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not that a virus likes the cold, it\u2019s simply more transmissible in cold weather,\u201d says Robert G. Lahita, MD, PhD<\/a>, professor of medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Disease at St. Joseph Health and author of Immunity\u00a0Strong<\/em><\/a>. \u201cAll these different viruses thrive in the winter because this is the time when they\u2019re easily spread from one person to the other,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n

While there\u2019s definitely a correlation between cold weather and illness spikes, it\u2019s not actually the cooler temperatures that are causing your sickness. So why do people get sick in the winter? There are a few other factors at play.<\/p>\n\n\n

Cramped Quarters Pass Around Viruses\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

There are certain factors that make a virus more likely to bounce from person to person and infect them\u2014one being collective closeness. \u201cWe\u2019re more clustered together indoors when it\u2019s cold out, and inside the airflow isn\u2019t as significant as it is in the spring or summer,\u201d says Dr. Lahita. You\u2019re not throwing open your windows and getting a cross-flow of air that essentially blows away viral droplets in the air. And when you\u2019re in an enclosed space with others\u2014whether they\u2019re friends and family or strangers waiting in line at the store\u2014you\u2019re more likely to breathe, cough, or sneeze on each other, he says. If someone is sick and coughs, sneezes, or talks around you, the virus can enter your body through your mouth, eyes, or nose and make you sick, says Mayo Clinic<\/a>. It can also spread when you touch something that\u2019s contaminated and then touch your mouth, eyes, or nose, as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Dry Air Brings Down Your Body\u2019s Defenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve experienced a nose bleed during winter, know it\u2019s very common. Your nasal passages are significantly drier in cold weather, which works against you for two reasons, says Dr. Lahita. Drier nasal passages cause people to sneeze more, which expels more of any virus they might have into the air. And the combination of cold outside air and heated indoor air creates arid environments that dry out the mucus in your nasal passages (which serves to protect you against pathogens). With defenses down and more viral droplets swirling in the air, you\u2019re more likely to come down with the sniffles and sneezes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Lack of Vitamin D Lowers Overall Immunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Along with supporting strong bones, vitamin D<\/a> plays a role in our immune system\u2019s health. Your skin uses sunlight to make vitamin D, notes the National Library of Medicine<\/a>. But in the winter, the colder temperatures and shorter days can make that difficult (on top of the fact you\u2019re likely staying inside more often because of the pandemic).\u00a0The good news? You can also consume vitamin D from certain food sources, such as salmon and trout, UV-exposed mushrooms, fortified dairy<\/a> and non-dairy products, and ready-to-eat cereal, according to the National Institutes of Health<\/a>. But the NIH says the majority of people don\u2019t get enough vitamin D from their diets. <\/strong>If you live in a northern climate where you\u2019re getting less sun, there\u2019s a risk you may be deficient, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health<\/a>\u2014which can lead to a weakened immune system<\/a>. To help bolster your immune defenses, try adding a vitamin D supplement (like HUM Nutrition\u2019s Here Comes The Sun<\/a>) to your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n

How to Stay Healthy in the Winter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Seasonal sickness is a real thing: You\u2019re likely to catch two or three colds this year, according to the CDC<\/a>. Colder temperatures only increase the likelihood of catching a winter cold (and other viruses, like the flu). But there are some lifestyle habits that can help stack the odds in your favor:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Wash Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

\u201cThink of the virus as glitter on everything,\u201d says Dr. Lahita. Glitter spreads everywhere, so it\u2019s best to practice frequent hand washing or sanitizing. Clean your hands after you get home, before eating, and after going to the bathroom. For best results, rinse your hands under warm water, lather your hands with soap and scrub for 20 seconds before rinsing off and drying. Don\u2019t feel like counting? Try singing the happy birthday song twice in your head instead. (Here\u2019s exactly how to wash your hands properly<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n

Take a Vitamin D Supplement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

If you suspect you may be deficient in vitamin D<\/a> (whether because you live in a Northern climate or know you don\u2019t fill your diet with food sources of D), get your vitamin D levels checked first, says Dr. Lahita. This can be done with a simple blood test. If supplementation is recommended, HUM Nutrition\u2019s Here Comes the Sun<\/a>, a vitamin D3 supplement with 2,000 IU, may be a good choice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n

Get Seven Hours of Sleep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Curling up on the couch binging Netflix sounds tempting in winter, but don\u2019t let it get in the way of a full night\u2019s sleep<\/a> (which is essential for a zippy immune system<\/a>). The CDC<\/a> recommends that adults clock at least seven hours per night. People who snooze less than seven hours per night are more than two times more likely to develop a cold compared to those sleeping more, according to a study<\/a>. Cutting sleep short dampens the body’s ability to fight off illness.<\/p>\n\n\n

Move Regularly and Often<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

During the winter hibernation season, it\u2019s normal to want to stay in rather than bundle up to get outside or head to the gym. Still, Dr. Lahita recommends 30 minutes of daily aerobic exercise to support immunity. Power walk or run in your neighborhood, pedal on a stationary bike, get on a rower, or take a virtual cardio class to get in this movement. The immune system responds profoundly to exercise, notes a review from Appalachian State University researchers<\/a>. Over the short-term, exercise enhances the circulation of immune cells (like natural killer and T-cells) to buoy your body\u2019s defenses and suppresses inflammation<\/a>. In the long-run, these cells are better able to detect and seek out pathogens that could make you sick. Plus, exercise is a bona fide stress-buster, and stress has been shown to lower immunity.<\/p>\n\n\n

Take Care of Your Microbiome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

About 70 percent of your immune cells are located in your gut<\/a>. Eating an anti-inflammatory, fiber-rich diet, managing stress, exercising, sleep, and taking a probiotic (like HUM Nutrition\u2019s Gut Instinct<\/a>) can all help keep your gut healthy. If possible,\u00a0you should avoid taking antibiotics to treat a viral infection like the cold or the flu, which can harm your microbiome and open you up to other infections, says Dr. Lahita.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Slow Down<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n

Always being \u201con\u201d can be detrimental to your health in multiple ways. Research<\/a> has found that stress can weaken the immune system and make you more susceptible to infections. As such, taking a moment to slow down and relax is crucial for fighting off any cold-weather sickness. Dr. Lahita recommends yoga and meditation<\/a>. These practices\u2014as well as qi gong or tai chi\u2014calm your brain, and mental and spiritual health regulates your immune system, he says.<\/p>\n\n

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