Debunking Winter Myths with Humor and Science | Funny Medicine Podcast Ep. 74 ❄️
Think you know everything about surviving the cold? Think again! In this laugh-out-loud episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast, we tackle the most stubborn winter myths that have been passed down for generations. From the truth about losing body heat through your head to why wet hair won’t make you sick (we’re looking at you, mom!), and even the surprising reality about alcohol’s warming effect, we’re here to set the record straight with a hefty dose of sarcasm and science. 🎧
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Eccles, R. (2002). “An explanation for the seasonality of acute upper respiratory tract viral infections.” Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Foxman, E. F. et al. (2015). “Temperature-dependent innate defense against the common cold virus limits viral replication at warm temperature in mouse airway cells.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Heikkinen, T., & Järvinen, A. (2003). “The common cold.” The Lancet. Here’s a list of reliable sources for the information used in debunking the myth that most body heat is lost through the head: American Physiological Society Study: Tikuisis, P., Giesbrecht, G.G., & McLellan, T.M. (2002). “Thermal response of clothed humans exposed to dry, cold air.” Journal of Applied Physiology. Link: American Physiological Society BMJ (British Medical Journal) Article: Vreeman, R. C., & Carroll, A. E. (2008). “Medical myths.” BMJ, 337, a2769. Harvard Medical School Article: “Winter Myths and Facts: Does Most of Your Body Heat Escape Through Your Head?” Scientific American Article: “Fact or Fiction: You Lose Most of Your Body Heat Through Your Head.” National Health Service (NHS) Article: “Myth Busted: You Don’t Lose Most of Your Body Heat Through Your Head.” Link: NHS Busting Myths Wilder FV, Hall BJ, Barrett JP. Osteoarthritis and Weather. Journal of Pain Medicine, 2014. McAlindon TE, Formica M, Schmid CH, Fletcher J. Changes in barometric pressure and ambient temperature influence osteoarthritis pain. American Journal of Medicine, 2007. Eccles, R. (2002). “Exposure to cold and acute upper respiratory infection.” Rhinology, 40(3), 109-114. Johnson, C., et al. (2005). “Does getting cold cause a cold?” British Medical Journal, 331(7517), 1339-1340 American Chemical Society (ACS) – The ACS explains the science of alcohol and body heat in an easy-to-understand way, highlighting how alcohol causes blood vessel dilation and results in a faster loss of core body heat. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) – The NIAAA provides insights into how alcohol affects the body, including its role in thermoregulation and the dangers of alcohol consumption in cold weather. Mayo Clinic – Mayo Clinic offers valuable insights into how alcohol affects body temperature regulation and why it increases the risk of hypothermia. Journal of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine – This journal published a study on how alcohol consumption affects thermoregulation and increases the risk of hypothermia, especially in outdoor and cold-weather scenarios. Study: “Alcohol and thermoregulation: A review and case series of alcohol-related hypothermia in wilderness settings.” Harvard Health Publishing – Harvard Health discusses the dangers of alcohol consumption in cold weather and why it’s important to stay cautious in colder climates.
