Research on why some people tolerate cold better than others

[Montero]

Work in progress but still interesting.

Your genetics influence how resilient you are to cold temperatures – new research

Around 1.5 billion people worldwide have this common genetic variant.

theconversation.com

 

[HareBrain]

My parents clearly had this -- they eschewed central heating, and claimed the room I shared with my brother was obviously warm enough in winter because the airing cupboard was in it.

I guess it can skip a generation.

 

[Brian G Turner]

Hormones can have a huge impact on temperature sensitivity, too. Thyroid problems especially.