Women, There’s A Reason Why You’re Shivering In The Office

Women, There’s A Reason Why You’re Shivering In The Office

By Rae Ellen Bichell

Air conditioning standards are based on the needs of a 155-pound man. Researchers say it’s time to admit that women don’t need to be chilled as much and crank up the thermostat.

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Via: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/08/04/429005094/women-theres-a-reason-why-youre-shivering-in-the-office?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us

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