When it's −20 °C outside: how to survive the cold without fatigue and a "heavy head"

In winter, our body faces a real test: the cold acts as a stressor that drains energy, affects mood, and even makes the heart work harder. Fatigue, drowsiness, and a feeling of "heavy head" in the cold can become commonplace, and an improper diet or nutrition only exacerbates this effect.

Family doctor Natalia Suslova explains to LIGA.net what happens to the body and heart during severe cold and gives practical advice so that you can save energy, improve your well-being, and not lose control of your body even on the coldest days.