body temperature

noun

: the normal temperature of the human body

A person's normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius.

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Drinking plenty of water can help regulate body temperature and prevent flushing. —

Sarah Hudgens, Health, 20 Dec. 2024 This is when your muscles relax, hormones regulate and your body temperature drops. —

Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024 Like body temperature and blood pressure, walking speed provides insights into a person’s overall well-being.9 Studies have linked slow gait speed with accelerated aging, dementia risk, and poor outcomes during certain surgeries.101112 Slow gait speed can also predict fall risk. —

Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024 These findings may arise because lower rainfall decreases food availability, while higher rainfall limits the birds' ability to maintain their body temperature, and also damages their habitats and nests. —

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