why do we shiver when we feel cold?
- Written by: Charlotte Phelps, Senior Teaching Fellow, Medical Program, Bond University
Georgy Dzyura/Shutterstock“Why do we shiver when we feel cold?” – Syeda, age 10, from Karachi
What a cool question, Syeda!
Our bodies like to be nice and warm, usually around 37°C. This allows our internal functions to work at their best. But our bodies are constantly losing heat to the outside air.
When it’s cold outside,...











