Being warm usually spells comfort and safety. We all get chilly in the winter, but keep an eye on the thermostat. Being constantly cold can have a real impact on your health.
Consider this – the optimal temperature for the air in your home, for comfort and good health is 21 degrees Celsius.
– Once the air in your home drops to 16 degrees, you have an increased risk of developing respiratory illness
– Less than 12 degrees increases your risk of stroke and heart attack
– Less than 5 degrees increases your risk of hypothermia
– Low temperatures weaken the immune system and impair mobility
Keep your home warm and dry – putting on an extra layer is all very well, but if you aren’t moving around a lot, it is hard to stay warm with clothing alone.
Minimise damp in your home with a dehumidifier or home ventilation system – dry air is easier and more efficient to heat than damp air.
Before the temperature drops in earnest for the winter, make sure you have a way to keep your home warm and yourself healthy.
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