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Title: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: Chris_ on January 26, 2011, 02:03:53 PM
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Indoor heating may contribute to obesity

Access to home indoor heating may be contributing to the obesity problem in the United States, the United Kingdom and other developed countries, according to a new study.
 
The University College London researchers said in a statement that reduced exposure to cold may impact the body’s ability to maintain a healthy weight
AHN (http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7022184255?Indoor%20heating%20may%20contribute%20to%20obesity#ixzz1CAqFYkjJ)

This sounds like a great idea for a practical joke.
Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: true_blood on January 26, 2011, 07:23:48 PM
Do the people that do these studies get paid for that nonsense? :???:
Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: Thor on January 26, 2011, 10:55:51 PM
For some reason, this actually makes some sense to me. That said, it merely validates one of my suspicions.
Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: longview on January 26, 2011, 10:57:52 PM
It makes sense to me, too.

Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: thundley4 on January 26, 2011, 11:09:20 PM
Wouldn't air conditioning also contribute?  Who wants to do much outside in 100 degree temperatures when you can sit inside in comfort?
Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: Evil_Conservative on January 26, 2011, 11:26:43 PM
Wouldn't air conditioning also contribute?  Who wants to do much outside in 100 degree temperatures when you can sit inside in comfort?

Agree.

You won't catch me outside in the summer in Las Vegas... unless it's by the pool or running to the car just to crank the A/C in that.
Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: BlueStateSaint on January 27, 2011, 04:17:43 AM
This actually makes sense to me.  Take away the heat that keeps the body comfortable, and the body has to break down fats to maintain its' core temperature.
Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on January 27, 2011, 08:39:22 AM
UPDATE: Michelle Obama announces new national initiative to cut-off home heating. Claims program will save billions in heating oil and medical bills.

"We're only thinking of the children."
Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: IassaFTots on January 27, 2011, 08:59:32 AM
This actually makes sense to me.  Take away the heat that keeps the body comfortable, and the body has to break down fats to maintain its' core temperature.

It makes sense to me, but that ain't gonna get me to get rid of my AC.   :-)
Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on January 27, 2011, 02:51:46 PM
It makes sense to me, but that ain't gonna get me to get rid of my AC.   :-)
Or we could turn the heat way up and just render the fat right off you.

*runs*
Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: IassaFTots on January 27, 2011, 03:53:18 PM
Or we could turn the heat way up and just render the fat right off you.

*runs*

If you dare...... :whistling:
Title: Re: Indoor heating may contribute to obesity
Post by: LC EFA on January 27, 2011, 03:57:30 PM
Gee , you mean how comfortable folks can be while sitting on their ass and doing nothing would have any bearing on how long they're content to sit on their ass and do nothing ?

Who'd have thunk it.