So you run colder than a polar bear's backside and your body temperature can make a penguin feel toasty. Jokes aside, a body temperature below 97.8 degrees Fahrenheit might be as normal as keep fit with '80s aerobics but it could also be waving red flags about certain medical conditions like an underactive thyroid or low blood sugar. And if you're dabbling below 95 degrees, we're in serious territory here - hypothermia - which requires immediate medical attention faster than you can say 'Arctic'.

As you get on in years, you're not just losing your patience but also fat, and with your skin reminiscent of the Sahara, these can lead to a lower body temperature. That cocktail of pills you take daily, hormonal tipo-toeing, metabolic mood swings and daily temperature rollercoasters can all contribute to your human thermometer reading a tad lower.

It's no surprise that testing the human popsicle experiment will cause your body temperature to drop but did you know that there's a danger zone and its name is 95 degrees? Anything around or beneath this figure are ominous signs of hypothermia or the development of it, much like the plot of Titanic sinking once it met the iceberg (the cold air or water, in our case).

For some daredevil health practitioners, a lower body temperature is actually part of the treatment plan. But hey, if you’re rocking a body temperature lower than 97.8 degrees Fahrenheit without a medical professional’s guidance, don’t wave it off like an annoying gym salesperson. It might just be signalling a medical issue. And by the way, that drug cocktail we mentioned earlier can have quite the impact on your body's temperature control unit too.

Wannabe polar bears, be warned - a body temperature trying to compete with the arctic could indicate a concerning medical condition. Hence, health practitioners should be consulted more often than your latest diet plan. In case of hypothermia symptoms, follow the old rule – dial 911 or pay the ER a visit.

Feeling a little chilly might not ring alarm bells and may be brushed off as casually as the latest juice-only diet fad. But if your thermostat consistently reads below 93 degrees, or you’re constantly feeling colder than a freezer aisle, it’s time to have a word with your healthcare provider.

Your temperature reading, much like a hard-core workout, needs to be spot-on. Make sure you're considering the right body temps, ruling out false readings. Fascinatingly, a rectal temperature reading is typically your body's core temperature in its most honest form, while other readings like ear or armpit temperature are lower in the accuracy pecking order, especially if fever or hypothermia is in the mix.

So if you're the chilly type or confused about your personal thermal status, get your body temperature right, forsake activities that could mislead you, and stick to your thermometer's instructions like it’s your personal trainer. And remember, a freezer or a hot yoga room isn't the place to take your body reading.