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Feeling under the weather? It might not be the heat, but the humidity.

Humidity usually doesn’t get as much attention as other aspects of the weather. People are likely to comment when it’s unseasonably warm or raining when it shouldn’t, but less people talk about humidity.

How could humanity ever live without blankets? Basically, this heavily napped fabric is used to provide warmth as you sleep. Fun fact: Blankets originated in the 14th century, pioneered by a Flemish weaver named Thomas Blanket (Blanquette) in Bristol, England.

Poor blood circulation happens when the flow of blood to certain parts of your body is significantly lessened. It most commonly occurs in your hands, legs, and feet.

Hypothermia is a common condition the elderly are likely to suffer from during the cold seasons. With their weakened immune system, they are more vulnerable to the cold and to the diseases that come with it. Though the winter chill is beginning to die down, the padded layers and wooly sweaters are still important weapons to combat the weather.

In wintertime, the cold becomes the body’s enemy not only inside the house, but also outside it. For many around the world, keeping warm when they’re outdoors can be a difficult task. If you’re one of those people, this article is for you. Here are four easy and effective tips to keep yourself warm outside during winter.

Compared to those who sleep with pajamas or underwear on, very few people in the world like sleeping naked. Some of the reasons why people don’t like sleeping naked is because they’re uncomfortable having no clothes on, they feel anxious about their bodies, or being naked makes them feel too cold.

Do you lie awake in bed at night, just looking at the ceiling and thinking about all sorts of things? Chances are, you have anxiety issues, and they’re preventing you from getting your well-deserved night of rest. Here is why that’s a serious problem.

Back pain is a more common problem than any of us would like it to be. It might crop up after a day of chores around the house or a too-intense workout or, sometimes, awkward posture held too long.

Why do we snore?

Snoring occurs when air can’t move freely out of your lungs, your throat, and your nostrils during sleep. This happens when your neck muscles relax to the point that your upper airways become too narrow for air to travel through. The air in your body vibrates as it tries to escape your lungs, throat, and nostrils, thus producing the snoring sounds that many find annoying or disruptive.

Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, has long used been used for the relief of bodily aches and pains. According to doctors, there are many benefits to using heat therapy such as: