Savings on heating not only save money, but also help to lose weight, said Dutch researchers. Scientists from Maastricht University have developed a theory that the sensation of cold is a healthy and sustainable weight loss method. Conversely, warm homes and offices contribute to an increase in the waist. These conclusions should be taken seriously because they were obtained as a result of 10 years of work, writes the Mirror.

This statement is especially true for young people and middle-aged people, who in response to feeling cold produce heat energy, which is 30% of the energy balance of the entire body. This means, that low temperatures can significantly affect the number of calories burned, which is stored as reserve energy in the form of fat.

The air temperature in the winter, especially in offices, community centers and hospitals is relatively high. "That's why people are prone to develop diseases such as obesity. Moreover, people are vulnerable to sudden changes in ambient temperature"- said the Dutch researchers.