Why do older adults need shawl more often? Geriatrician explains why they feel cold always and when to worry
India, June 4 -- You may observe older adults feeling colder than others. Even when everyone else in the room feels comfortable, they may need a shawl because they feel unusually chilly. This generally happens as a part of ageing, but there's a much bigger explanation than this being simplified to being 'too sensitive' to cold. There is actual science behind why seniors tend to feel colder more easily. The concept is rooted in age-related changes in thermoregulations.ALSO READ: 59-year-old man who 'looks 30' shares top 10 foods and drinks that help retain youthful glow: Avocado to turmeric milk
How does body become less efficient at producing heat? Senior consultant geriatrician Dr Ritika Reddy at Geri Care simplified the science behind ...
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