Written By: Arushi Bidhuri | Published : August 22, 2021, 8:05 PM
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For the unversed, the normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. However, it can vary from 97 to 99 degrees F. Body temperature above 100 degrees or above is considered a fever. But did you know your body temperature can change in response to environmental factors? For example, it may increase when you exercise.
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While fever is a cause of concern and should not be ignored, but it can be beneficial in some ways. It is believed that fever helps the body to fight off bacterial infections – a proliferation of harmful bacteria on or inside the body.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fever is one of the symptoms of Covid-19. So, in case your body temperature is 100.4 or more, get a test. As for children, check their armpit temperature by placing a thermometer under the child’s arm. If it is 99.4 or higher, they have a fever.
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A 2018 study, which used thermal imaging found that a lie produces worry, which causes the temperature of the nose to drop and the temperature of the regions around the forehead to rise. So, be careful the next time you lie.
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Spicy food may elevate your body temperature and your metabolism, according to a study published in Psychology and Behavior. The authors of the study believe that the enhanced heat generation combined with lower hunger feelings indicates a possible advantage of red pepper consumption for those who are attempting to lose weight, especially those who don't normally eat spicy meals.
