Fact or fiction: Being cold causes colds?
FICTION
That heavy winter coat isn't offering you much protection from the common cold. While the cool, dry air makes it easier for the virus to circulate, you don't get sick from chilly weather.
Actually, the reason many people get colds during the fall and winter months is because the drop in temperature keeps more people indoors, where they're in closer contact for longer periods of time. This allows germs to jump more easily from person to person.
