Create account Log in

Why Do Some People Feel Cold and Others Don’t?

Some people feel cold because their bodies burn less energy than others. It's like a campfire, some fires keep you warm, and others barely make a difference. If your body is like a small fire, it feels colder. People with bigger fires (more energy) stay warmer even in chilly rooms.

How It Works

Your body temperature changes based on how much heat your body makes. Some people's bodies are more like little heaters, while others feel like they're sitting next to a tiny candle.

Test your understanding →

Examples

  1. A little kid in a snowsuit might feel warm while their brother feels chilly with just a jacket.
  2. Your friend drinks hot chocolate and still shivers, you sip it and feel cozy immediately.
  3. One person wears socks to bed, the other is fine without.

See also

Discussion

Comments (0)

Categories: Health · body temperature· metabolism· thermoregulation· health differences · Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.