hours.

Habit 4: Stepping from a steamy bath into a cold one without transition

The danger doesn’t end when you turn off the tap. If you step out of the bath with your body still warm and wet into a cold environment, the change can be abrupt: chills, unstable blood pressure, dizziness. And that’s precisely when many falls occur: a misstep, a slip, a fall.

What to do instead

Warm up the bath beforehand (if possible, 10–15 minutes).

Avoid drafts (open windows in winter, for example).

Dry yourself calmly, ideally

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