wearing a cap in winter

[knockavacca]

bald headed men out walking on a cold day ,? is there any benifit in wearing a cap,as regards to catching a cold etc .thanks

[excelsior]

yes there is. heat leaves through the head, people with hair lose heat to a lesser degree than bald men.

i'm bald and i now wear caps if i go out in the cold

[Reverandfunk]

i think u lose 30% of your body heat through your head

[knockavacca]

thanks to you all , interesting

[Bewlay Bros]

It won't stop you catching a cold, as that will be airborne germs breathed up the nose.

The only way to avoid that is to stay out of harms way or wear a face mask like Michael Jackson.