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Overweight Men and Women May Experience Low Inner Body Temperatures

Being overweight or obese can have a range of negative effects on health, including an increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. However, a lesser-known consequence of carrying excess weight is a lower inner body temperature. Research has shown that overweight and obese individuals may have a lower core body temperature than those with a healthy weight. The reason for this is not fully understood, but it is thought to be related to the body's metabolic processes. The body's metabolism is responsible for converting food into energy and heat, and overweight individuals may have a slower metabolism than those at a healthy weight. This slower metabolism could lead to less heat production, resulting in a lower body temperature. Low inner body temperatures can have a range of effects on health, including increased susceptibility to infections, reduced immune function, and decreased cognitive performance. Additionally, a low body temperature can contribute...