It may be frustrating if you always feel cold, regardless of the season or whether you’re indoors or outdoors. In this video, learn possible health issues and conditions that may result in poor temperature regulation or sensitivity to cold. Note that some of these medical reasons for being cold can be serious, so it may be worth mentioning to your primary care provider.
You can read more about causes of cold sensitivity or cold hands and feet here.
References
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Musa, R., et al. (2022). Raynaud disease. StatPearls.
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. (2021). Vitamin B12: fact sheet for consumers.
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