SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 27, 2026TIME Magazine

How Your Body Adapts to Changing Temperatures

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The body adapts to summer heat over weeks by increasing sweating and blood flow, but extreme heat waves can overwhelm these responses. Cold adaptation is minimal since humans evolved in tropical climates, making clothing essential.

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