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How can a cold home affect your health?

James is in South Wales where he goes inside a cryo-lab to discover the impact of cold on the body. He discovers why it can be a killer and what you can do about it.

James is in South Wales where he's wired up and locked inside a cryo-lab to discover the impact of cold on the human body. A temperature of 10C seems pretty mild doesn’t it - yet James is shocked at the profound stress it puts on his body. Today we discover why cold is a killer and what you can do about it if you’re struggling to heat your home.

Presenter: James Gallagher
Producer: Gerry Holt

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28 minutes

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Wed 2 Nov 2022 15:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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