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Is there such a thing as cold skin and warm heart?

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

No.: I believe the correct expression is "cold hands, warm heart", and while it's a nice sentiment (sort of), that's all it is.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 4/23/2012

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