You may have grown up hearing that if you went outside in the cold weather without wearing a jacket, you’d get sick. But is this just an old wive’s tale, or does cold weather really make you sick?

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – It’s going to be frigid outside the next few days, and while health experts say you can’t catch a cold from the cold temperatures, it can increase your risk of getting sick.

Grandma’s warnings about catching a cold walking barefoot on a chilly floor or going outside with wet hair have some truth. Colder temperatures, especially in winter months, won’t cause a common cold.

(WGN Radio/NEXSTAR) – Growing up, you probably heard your parents tell you some version of this quote during the winter: “Bundle up, you don’t want to catch a cold.” But is the cold weather really ...

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