So at work today, the discussion of household heating and gas/electricity bills came up (entering winter Down Under), and I commented that we have our central heating set to 14 Celsius (approx 57 Freedoms) overnight, and off during the day/evening. We find that 14 is quite comfortable under a fluffy doona/duvet. I was warmly mocked (well natured), and informed that something closer to 24C (75F) is appropriate, day and night.

Surely not… right?

  • MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    That’s not how colds work. Cold weather can reduce the immune system, but it doesn’t cause colds. You still need to be exposed to a virus to catch a cold. Also, it’s not like colder weather guarantees your body can’t fight off a cold.

    It’s much easier (and cheaper) to heat a small space (a person wearing a sweater) versus heating an entire room.

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      1 year ago

      Tell that to my body. From my own personal experience when the temperature drops below 23C I get a cold, simple as that and temperature has been the only fluctuating variable. So while the cold may not be the direct cause it’s a big enough influence for me that I’d rather not take my chances.