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Going back to the office? The colder temperature could lead to weight gain

  • Written by Kenneth McLeod, Professor of Systems Science and Director, Clinical Science and Engineering Research Laboratory, Binghamton University, State University of New York
imageA person's resting metabolism is very sensitive to temperature, and offices are often too cold for people.Steelcase/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

With millions of Americans vaccinated against COVID-19, many who have worked from home over the past year will be heading back into the office. Adjusting to new routines is challenging and can affect our...

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