Hot Summers Linked to Obesity
Researchers at University of Austin, Texas, have found that hot summers are linked to obesity. Adults living in states where summers are hot and humid are more prone to obesity as they tend to stay indoors and exercise less. The same is also true of those living in states where the weather is extremely cold in winter.
The study explains the high rates of obesity in certain states in the US. The West coast states tend to have lower rates of obesity as the cool and dry summers are more conducive to physical activity.
Researchers say that people living in extreme climes need to come up with a strategy for exercising, such as going for walks and jogs early in the morning or exercising indoors. More….
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