Hot Day? Think Twice Before Jumping Into a Cold Shower

When the temperature soars, many of us instinctively reach for a cold shower to cool off. It feels refreshing — but it might not be doing what you think. In fact, a cold shower on a hot day can actually interfere with your body’s ability to cool down, and in rare cases, it may even pose health risks.
At Orléans Family Health Clinic, we want to help you understand how your body manages heat and how to cool down safely and effectively during extreme summer weather.
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