Here's Why a 50 Degree Day Feels Colder in Fall Than Spring

Mike Tipton

School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science
University of Portsmouth Ageing Network

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If you’ve ever wondered, from beneath several layers of clothing, whether you were overreacting to those frigid early fall days, take solace. It may not just be in your head: The human body takes time to acclimate to the cold.

Period	25 Oct 2018

Media coverage

Title	Here’s Why a 50-Degree Day Feels Colder in Fall Than in Spring
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	New York Times
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United States
Date	25/10/18
Description	The human body takes time to acclimate to the cold so the first cold spell of the season can feel especially harsh.
Producer/Author	Niraj Chokshi
URL	https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/24/science/human-bodies-cold-weather-adjustment.html
Persons	Mike Tipton

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