Central heating can make you FAT

United Kingdom of Great Britain & N. Ireland -- Free-Press-Release.com-- Nov 30, 2011 -- The story is based on a scientific article that suggests that indoor temperatures have increased, reducing the calories we use to stay warm and leading us to store the excess energy as body fat. The article says that the “thermal comfort zone” provided by modern living may therefore be a cause of the Western world’s increasing rates of obesity.

While the research paper proposes an interesting and plausible scientific theory, it is not conclusive and does not prove that simply turning down your thermostat will make you thinner. There are many different reasons for obesity, including genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise and general lifestyle. As the authors note, there is a lack of direct evidence to support this theory, which needs to be evaluated by future research.

Here's the link to the full report on how Central heating can make you fat

Where did the story come from?
The study was carried out by researchers from University College London and the University of Cambridge. It was funded by a number of bodies, including the UCL Crucible Centre. The study was published in the peer-reviewed medical journal, Obesity Reviews.
The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail have reported the study accurately, but they both imply that the evidence for rising temperatures causing obesity is conclusive, which it is not.

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Alex Paterson
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