Obesity and overweight rates are rapidly increasing in Australia. A news report labelled the nation as one of the “fattest” countries in the world. In 2014, 60% of the adult population classified as obese. This figure constitutes to 5 million adult Australians. Because of these alarming statistics, many are striving to become more health conscious. The growing health-conscious population drives demand not just for production of healthier food choices, but also the creation of fitness programs. According to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, the number of fitness instructors operating in Australia will likely grow to 252% by 2020, as more Aussies participate in fitness activities.

1. Sleeping in Cooler
Temperatures: an
Effective Way to Speed
up Metabolism
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2. Obesity and overweight rates are rapidly increasing in Australia. A news report labelled the
nation as one of the “fattest” countries in the world. In 2014, 60% of the adult population classified
as obese. This figure constitutes to 5 million adult Australians.
Because of these alarming statistics, many are striving to become more health conscious. The
growing health-conscious population drives demand not just for production of healthier food
choices, but also the creation of fitness programs. According to the Department of Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations, the number of fitness instructors operating in Australia will
likely grow to 252% by 2020, as more Aussies participate in fitness activities.
While it is known that a balanced diet and
regular exercise are the most effective ways to
cut down excess fat and weight, recent research
reveals an unconventional way of speeding up
metabolism and reducing the risk of obesity:
sleeping in cooler room temperatures.
Sleeping Cool
Researchers claim that lowering the
thermostat and sleeping inside a cooler room can
boost the brown fat levels. Brown fat refers to
the good fat that burns calories and keeps the
body warm. As it burns fat, it also burns glucose.
Brown fat reduces the risk of diet-induced
obesity and glucose intolerance.

3. Controlling Climate
A specific study, which ran for four months, observed five participants sleeping in climate-
controlled environments. The temperature was set at varying temperatures each month—75.2
degrees on the first month, 66.2 degrees on the second month, 75.2 degrees again on the third
month, and 80.6 degrees on the fourth month. The experts studied their diets as well.
During periods where cooler temperatures were regulated, the experts observed that the
levels of brown fat increased. During the warmer months, the results were the opposite. The
experts then concluded that facilitating the production of brown fat by simply regulating cooler
room temperature could be an effective way to reduce the risk of diabetes and obesity.
Research proves that sleeping at cooler temperatures is not just a matter of comfort, but
also of health. Harnessing the metabolic health benefits of this simple activity could help fight
diseases and maintain general well-being.

4. RESOURCES:
http://www.apexaircon.com.au/
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-29/australian-obesity-rates-climbing-fastest-in-the-
world/5485724
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/obesity-rates-soar-in-australia-a-global-survey-reveals-
20140528-394s4.html
http://www.modi.monash.edu.au/obesity-facts-figures/obesity-in-australia/