11 Health Facts That You Really Need To Know (The Last One Will Surprise You!)

Shivering when feeling cold is a common reaction of the human body. We all know that shivering helps us warm up our bodies. However, what most people are not aware of is the fact that shivering actually helps us lose weight.

Researchers in Sydney discovered that when it comes to burning fat, shivering for around 10 minutes can equal a one-hour workout. Their discovery was built on an already established research concerning “brown fat.” What’s distinct about brown-fat cells that are highly packed with mitochondria is that they burn energy and produce more heat.

Cycling is a fun activity for some people and a tiresome burden for others. However, I bet that more people will start cycling when they hear this fact: cycling boosts your immunity. Researchers at the University of Birmingham conducted a study that included regular cyclists from the ages of 55 to 79.

The results of the study have shown that cycling help preventing elderly people from having their muscle mass and power declining, as well as stabilizing their cholesterol levels.

What’s really mind-blowing is that the immune T-cells produced by these cyclists equal those of young 20 year-olds, and the T-cells actually start decreasing in number at around the age of 20. So, stop being lazy and take your bicycle for a ride.