Why you should be turning your thermostat DOWN this winter: Experts reveal surprise benefits of cold weather – from increasing your metabolism to boosting feel good hormones and rejuvenating skin

As a cold snap continues to grip the nation, research suggests embracing the cold can lead to a whole host of surprise health benefits including increasing your metabolism and boosting your mood.

With snow falling across Britain today as temperatures plunge to -7C (19F), experts insist that taking a cold dip or a run while the air is crisp – even if it’s brief – will do wonders for your health.

Decades of research has linked cold exposure, whether in the form of a bath, shower or exercise outdoors during the depths of winter, to a myriad of benefits.

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