Winter Is Coming

Winter is coming — and I have to say, I find it a little cheeky that I came up with that title while sitting at my desk in 30-degree Sydney heat on a Saturday. By Sunday it was 12 degrees overnight, so perhaps the universe agreed with me. In this episode, Stephen and I get into the real biology of why we fall sick when the temperature drops. It is not just about germs — it is about how our behaviour changes, how we stop drinking enough water without even realising it, how our gut health suffers, and how the dry air that comes with cold weather quietly inflames our airways. We also talk about skin as your first line of immune defence (something most of us only think about when it comes to vanity, myself included), the 33% drop in daily steps our community experiences every winter, and why what you do in summer genuinely determines how well you hold up in the cold months. We also go somewhere I always love going — scuba diving, eating seasonally, the magic of yuzu, and somehow, Neanderthals. Stephen keeps me mostly on track. Mostly. Stay well this winter. Your body is worth looking after before it needs it. Thank you to everyone who tuned into our live video! Join us for my next live video in the app. Please also check out my Daily Dose daily podcast: Simple science, real news, no hype. *** Daily Dose is your daily hit of health, wellness & tech news; made simple. Hosted by Dr Vincent, your friendly neighbourhood scientist. Part of the Ask Dr Vincent universe on Substack. Let’s be mates! Get full access to Ask Dr Vincent at www.askdrvincent.com/subscribe