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Dr Pepdjonovic said cold-weather
can help the body burn
at a faster rate. She said: "As your body is required to work harder to maintain its
temperature, you actually increase your calorie burn by exercising in the
." Physical activity in cold
can boost our metabolism, which helps us lose weight. In the cold, our metabolism slows down, so we can preserve fat and keep
. Another benefit is that being in natural
helps to reduce our stress. This is
so for people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). This is a type of
caused by the shorter, darker days of winter. It is more common in people who live far from the
.