In a true rarity for Scotland, we've all been experiencing scorching hot temperatures that seem to have lasted for weeks now.
And while it's been amazing getting to spend more time outdoors without wearing one million layers, it's less fun being inside at home and not getting that same aircon experience that those in the US are often lucky to have.
Houses in the UK are simply not built to survive hot weather, so like everyone else, I've been desperate to find ways to keep cool. According to scientists from the University of Ottawa’s School of Human Kinetic, one way to do this is drinking a hot coffee or tea, which apparently makes you sweat more and regulates your body temperature in the process.
