January 8, 2024
Of course there is also something to complain about when it is as cold as it is now. But the cold is also very good for your health!
Cold strengthens you immune systemimproves your blood circulation and has much more health benefits. Santé lists the benefits for you.
1. You are more productive and sharper
British research shows that people perform tasks better in one cool room than in a warm room, and that productivity is up to twenty percent lower in summer than in winter. Possible explanation: in the summer your brain needs more glucose (fuel) to function. The heat causes your blood sugar level to drop faster than usual and this must be restored.
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But there is also a psychological factor: research from Harvard shows that office workers perform better in rain and snow: the more precipitation, the faster they complete tasks. According to the researchers, people think more often about the fun things they miss because they are stuck indoors, but less often during the summer focus, results in a slower work pace and more errors. The indoor temperature can also contribute to better work results: according to research from the University of Helsinki, we are most productive at temperatures above fifteen degrees.
2. Good for the figure
Of winter is the time to lose some weight. Research published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology shows that your metabolism gets a boost from cold. According to the researchers, cold promotes the production of so-called catecholamines (hormones that stimulate fat loss). This mainly targets fat around the abdomen and fat reserves.
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Also a cold bedroom can contribute to your dream figure: it stimulates your metabolism. So leave the heating off or set the thermostat to about sixteen degrees; slightly lower than the ideal eighteen degrees according to various studies. This habit – after a few months – activates brown fat (which increases energy metabolism and keeps the body warm) and improves insulin sensitivity. “Sleeping in a cold room has many health benefits that may ultimately reduce the risk of diabetes and other metabolic diseases,” said researcher Francesco S. Celi of Virginia Commonwealth University.
3. Improve your sports performance
A study by the University of Massachusetts shows that endurance athletes perform better in the cold: the fastest times were run at temperatures between one and ten degrees. The optimal temperature is five degrees. That’s because higher outside temperatures not only puts more strain on the circulatory system, but also ensures that the muscles receive less oxygen. And by the way: did you know that exercising outside also makes you happier? Endurance training in the cold causes your body to produce serotonin, which is four times more effective against depressive moods than antidepressants.
4. You get a nice glow
According to Harvard Medical School, the cold increases flexibility blood vessels: they shrink (so you lose less heat) and expand as soon as you enter a warm room. The result: red cheeks and a healthy glow. You don’t have to worry about a shiny head in winter. Your skin now produces less oil and sebum, which results in matte skin and fewer pimples. And as if that doesn’t make you beautiful enough, cold also promotes your blood circulation, which prevents bags under your eyes.
5. You sleep better
If you’re in sleep If you try to fall, your body temperature drops. In the summer that process can take up to two hours, while in the winter you cool down much faster. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, you also tend to sleep longer in the winter because it gets dark earlier. Your body will then start producing the sleep hormone melatonin sooner. In other words: you feel like it’s time for bed earlier. You don’t have to give in, but you can. Because a good night’s sleep only has advantages.
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