Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content.

Whiskey is not recommended for treating a cold because it can suppress your immune system. A hot toddy might help with cold symptoms, but the whiskey doesn't add much benefit. There are better home ...

As mentioned, Cold Weather Advisories are relative to the region where they are issued. In northern states like Minnesota and the Dakotas, Cold Weather Advisories are not issued until temperatures ...

Cold air cannot freeze or harm your lungs, but it can cause the airways to tighten and narrow (bronchospasm). Individuals with asthma or COPD are more prone to bronchospasm when exposed to cold air, ...

A century-old North Atlantic cold patch is now linked to a long-term slowdown in the AMOC, the climate-regulating conveyor belt of ocean water. Only weakened-AMOC models match observed temperature and ...

You’ve heard of birds flying south to escape the winter, but do you know how chipmunks spend the colder months? Eastern chipmunks dig their burrows near decaying logs or stone piles, carving out a ...

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Sleeping in a cold room helps your body produce the hormone melatonin, which promotes better sleep. An ideal room temperature for sleep is between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Limiting blue light and ...

During the winter, you may struggle to feel warm no matter how much you bundle up. But some people actually break out in hives when exposed to cold, whether they’re outdoors in the winter, walking ...