6 Surprising Health Perks

of Cold Weather

If you're in the midwest or the northeast parts of the United States, you likely woke up this week to the coldest air of the season -- and immediately wanted to dive back under the covers.

We can't entirely blame you. With extreme cold weather comes health hazards like frostbite, seasonal affective disorder and even an increased risk of heart attacks.

But before you curse the weather until April, there are a few silver linings of this bitter cold. We've compiled some of the surprising health benefits of cold weather in the slideshow below. Let us know what we left out in the comments.

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