Category: Climate

According to a study published by the WHO, many regions with abundant sunshine still report high rates of vitamin D insufficiency. This global phenomenon is tied to various factors, with certain climates being most likely to cause vitamin D deficiency due to insufficient UVB exposure, regardless of perceived sun availability.

Research has shown that human appetites are influenced by environmental factors, and evidence from studies on soldiers and civilians alike points to a clear trend: people in colder climates tend to eat more. This is driven by several biological and psychological factors, from the body's need for fuel to generate heat to ancient, ingrained survival instincts.