Quick, we’re having a cold snap. Cue nationwide alerts to stay in and stay warm. It happens at least once a year, and lasts a fraction of the time our Nordic neighbours have to endure, and yet winter always seems to come as a surprise.
Parts of the UK are suffering a cold snap, resulting in freezing fingers and shivering teeth. But what is actually going on in our body and what steps can we take to keep our organs warm?