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3. For some people, it can compromise one's immune system.

Tue May 17, 2016, 01:10 PM

May 2016

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/body/scientists-finally-prove-cold-weather-makes-sick/

I for one usually get a little sick twice a year, when the temperatures are fluctuating a lot.

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Why do many people think that cold, rainy weather makes people sick? nt [View all] raccoon May 2016 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author NRaleighLiberal May 2016 #1

You said it! Enthusiast May 2016 #11

Because it can make you sick? SCantiGOP May 2016 #2

Excerpt from an article about pneumonia myths. 3catwoman3 May 2016 #5

Agree! Becoming cold and wet stresses a person. Laffy Kat May 2016 #9

For some people, it can compromise one's immune system. phleshdef May 2016 #3

Because they believe that Airborne prevents/cures colds. Orrex May 2016 #4

It increases pain and that makes a person feel worse. femmocrat May 2016 #6

I love cold, rainy weather red dog 1 May 2016 #7

In the past on certain rainy cloudy days Enthusiast May 2016 #12

because many people are stupid Heddi May 2016 #8

Because my mother and grandmother said so. My Good Babushka May 2016 #10