Q. Is it really true that we lose most of our body heat
through the head?
The commonly held myth that most of your body heat escapes
through your head simply isn't true, but wearing a hat when it's cold out isn't
a bad idea, because any uncovered area of the body will lose heat. In fact, a
new study in the British Medical Journal points out that while protecting
yourself from the elements is essential, "humans would be just as cold if they
went without trousers as if they went without a hat." That said, you'll be
warmer if you add a hat to your coat, gloves and scarf (and trousers!).
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