Warmer Homes Mean Better Health For Poor People, Study Suggests
Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 23:31
in Health & Medicine
Being warm enough at home might lead to better health, according to a new review. Positive effects included reductions in breathing-related concerns such as cold and flu symptoms, first diagnosis of nasal allergies and wheezing and dry coughs at night. Better heating also appeared to have on impact on first diagnosis of high blood pressure and heart disease, and there were also indications of less depression or anxiety.