Scientists from the University of Massachusetts in the US figured out why most people gain weight in winter.

Known fact: the hardest thing to lose weight or maintain the same weight in the cold season. As it turned out, this is due to the processes occurring in the brain.. In winter, the production of serotonin, the so-called " As a result, the background feeling of hunger increases, and the person begins to consume more carbohydrates, which suppress this hunger..

Scientists have also noticed that in women, the production of serotonin decreases in the period before menstruation.. On such days, women are drawn to sweets and high-calorie foods.. It is known that such products increase serotonin synthesis.

The New Year holidays are also having an effect, merging into a 10-day winter vacation.. At this time, most people from have themselves in feasts. Experts recommend going for walks more often in winter and spending active weekends in order to neutralize the negative effect of the cold season..

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