Hypothermia vs Heat Stroke: Why Cold Is Less Deadly Than You Think

It takes about 5 degrees of core temperature rise for things to go haywire — but you won't hit real danger from cold until around 84°F." Most people fear hypothermia more than heat stroke, but the science says the opposite. In this lesson, Nathan Duclos explains why hypothermia is actually self-preserving and how your body shuts down non-essentials like a generator in a power outage — keeping your brain and heart alive on minimal resources. This is part of the only fully free Wilderness First Aid course online — 37 video lessons, no signup required. Start the free course: https://www.americanoutdoorschool.com... Get WFA Certified: https://www.americanoutdoorschool.com... WFR Recertification: https://www.americanoutdoorschool.com... Free Wilderness First Aid Kit Checklist: https://www.americanoutdoorschool.com... #WildernessFirstAid #Hypothermia #HeatStroke #BackcountrySafety #WFA #FreeCourse #OutdoorEducation #HikerSafety #WildernessMedicine #AmericanOutdoorSchool