New Britain herald., 1930-10-21
Health Authority Advises Women
 To Wear Heavier Winter Clothes

 entitled Timely Health Hints For the Changing Season." In a previ- ous article, Dr. Dumont said that women, wearing light clothing in the summer, were properly clad and men should follow their example by discarding coats.
 Proper ventilation in living and working quarters is essential to good healtl. pr. Dumont writes, and a physical examination to determine thu condition of the important bodi- ly organs is advisable "just as you would have someone go over our automobile before going on a long trip"
 pr. Dumont's article is as follows:
 "The changing seasors bring with them timely health problems. When the weather changes from the warm days of summer to the colder days of fall and winter, with less sun- shine, we must be on guard against the disorders which this change of weather brings.
 Pneumonia, acute bronchitis, colds, and even scarlet fever, measles and whooping cough seem to go on a vacation during the summer. This being true, what can be done to prevent these diseases from gaining a foothold after their summer decline? The most logical answer to this question is to main tai: the summer conditions so far as practicable.
 'The first is to do everything pos- sible to give the naturally limited amount of sunshine, which we en- joy during the winter season, a full opportunity to manifest itself.
 "Outdoor conditions it is difficult to change, but the indoor conditions should be given careful considera- tion at this time, as much can be done to improve them. The first manifestation of the seasonal change from summer to fall is the lowering of the temperature. This is felt es- pecially by persons whose habits of life are sedentary, that is, not ac- tive, anG by those in the extreme ages of life, the aged and the very young.
 Keep Air in Motion
 In the early fall, when heat is usually not available in homes, of fees and shops, there is great tendency to close all windows tight ly. especially at night, in order to keep warm. This interferes serious ly with ventilation which is neces- sary to maintain the body in healthful condition. The most inn portant factor adequate ventilation is a certain amount of motion of the air that surrounds us. This is easily accomplished in the summer, because we live out of doors a great part of the time. and it is easy to secure the proper flow or motion of the air indoors by opening the win dows. which is invariably done in warmer weather to keep the rooms cool.
 When cold weather comes this condition changes. Windows are closed to keep out the cold and the proper ventilation is not maintain ed, with the result that the resist ance of the body is lowered, and persons living under these conditions become susceptible to infection. To guard against these dangers, it is essential that our bodies be in fit condition. In other words, the body should be kept so well toned up that 1t can adjust itself readily to changes in temperature. This means pnn1 nF he h10nI nd heart with an abundance of nervous energy A vigorous circulation of the blood can be maintained by plenty of fresh air, regular exercise, exposure to sunlight, proper food, and last, but not least, by seeing to it that every part of the body is fit to functio1 properly. To insure this, a physical examination should be made before cold weather comes, to determine if the heart, kidneys, digestive system, lungs and other essential organs of the body are in proper condition and fit to function when subjected to extra hazards. Just as you would have someone go over your automobile before going on a long trip.
 Air and Sunlight in Home
 with the body in good shape and by wearing somewhat heavier clothing in the home, it will be pos. sble to ventilate properly before the fires are started. This is best ac- complished by opening the windows from the top and bottom. In the daytime it is well 10 leave the win dows open to admit sunlight so that the ultraviolet rays, which do not pass through the ordinary window glass, can enter. These rays also have disinfectant or germ killing properties. For these reasons, then, it is advisable to admit direct sum- light freely into living and working quarters.
 "The general heating of homes and shops should not be delayed too long. Burning fuel in the furnace saves fuel in the human machine, says Professor NJ. J. Rosenau, of Harvard university. Home owners are warned not to wait too long before starting furnace fires. Right now is a good time to overhaul the heating plant and have it ready for a tryout during the next cold spell The best temperature to maintain 1n homes, offices and shops is 6S de- grees Fahrenheit.
 Tt is obvious that you should wear heavier clothing during win.