11 Intriguing Pieces of Information Regarding Body Temperature

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Fever is temporary & linked to illness. Adults seek help if fever exceeds 103°F or with severe symptoms. Infants/toddlers need immediate attention.

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Fever can aid in fighting infections, but bacterial infections require antibiotics. Check body temperature twice daily for COVID-19 symptoms; a fever is 100.4°F.

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Fever can be helpful in fighting infections, but medication like Tylenol can lower it. Leave it untreated unless it persists or your doctor prescribes antibiotics.

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Elderly individuals have lower body temperatures as they age, making them susceptible to fever even at lower temperatures. Monitoring and warmth are crucial.

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Women have higher core body temperature but colder hands than men. A University of Utah study found a 0.4°F difference in body temperature.

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Wearing only a hat may not retain body heat. The head is not significantly different from any other body part in terms of heat loss.

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Lying can affect body temperature, as per the "Pinocchio effect" study. Deceiving cools the nose and warms the forehead, using thermal imaging.

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Red pepper intake raises the internal temperature, aiding weight management by boosting metabolism & suppressing appetite.

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Therapeutic hypothermia, lowering body temp to 89-93°F, can protect the brain & increase recovery chance after sudden cardiac arrest.

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Algor mortis, the gradual cooling of the body after death, has been used to estimate the time of death, but accuracy is questionable due to various factors.

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