Lower weight at altitude

mickey-mouseHave you heard about this? Researchers looked at over 400,000 people and found that those who live at altitude are less likely to be obese. I find that fascinating, because for so long people have been saying that Colorado is a “lean” state because people are more active. But maybe there’s more to it than that.

I’m currently in Disney World, which is definitely at sea-level and more accurately swamp-level. However, the amount of walking we do here makes up for the thick air, I’m quite sure. But then again, the Mickey ice cream bars may cancel that out. Oh well – it’s magical at any rate!

So move to the mountains – or at least take a vacation there!

 

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