Exposure to cold temperatures is known to mimic the effects of exercise, protecting against obesity and improving metabolic health. Study reveals that the beneficial health effects of cold exposure are mediated in part by gut microbes.

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Exposure to cold temperatures is known to mimic the effects of exercise, protecting against obesity and improving metabolic health. Study reveals that the beneficial health effects of cold exposure are mediated in part by gut microbes.