PhillyVoice

Raynaud's syndrome can be painful and annoying, but it's usually not dangerous

The condition causes loss of blood flow to extremities during exposure to cold or stress. Here's how one writer copes with it ...
Yahoo

Are Your Hands Always Cold? What It Means and How To Warm Them up Fast

We all feel a little chilly from time to time, whether it’s from cold temperatures or blustery wind. But if you find yourself wondering, “Why are my hands always cold?,” an underlying health condition ...
Rolling Out

8 surprising health issues behind cold hands and feet

The familiar sensation of cold hands and feet often gets dismissed as a minor inconvenience, something that happens when temperatures drop or during stressful moments. Many people reach for extra ...
AOL

Why Your Hands and Feet Are Always Cold—and What Your Body’s Trying To Tell You

AKA, something related to your blood vessels. “This is the one I want to personally make sure I check for first,” Dr. Khanna says. “I want to first assess pulse [and] capillary refill, and make sure ...
New York Post

Feet and hands go numb in the cold? How to know if it’s Raynaud’s or something more serious

Fingers frozen to the bone? It’s normal to be colder in the winter — but what’s not normal is extremities growing so cold that they go numb and turn white. Fortunately, it could very well be a ...
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Cold hands are common in winter. When are they a sign of a health issue — and what's the best way to warm up frosty fingers?

If you find yourself wondering why your hands are always ice-cold, you’re not alone. It can be challenging to keep them warm, especially as the temperatures drop. Rather than adopting the ...
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Cold comfort: What cells do to survive winter

When exposed to cold, the human body quickly switches into survival mode. It prioritizes heat retention and protecting vital ...