Tuesday, January 01, 2008

The Claim: Drinking Makes You Warmer in Winter - New York Times

The Claim: Drinking Makes You Warmer in Winter - New York Times: "In moderation, the right beverage can bring cheer on a cold winter night. But will it really warm you up?

According to studies over the years, while alcohol may seem like the perfect cold-weather beverage because it creates a sensation of warmth, it actually decreases core body temperature — regardless of the temperature outside — and increases the risk of hypothermia."

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