WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2016 — With the holidays in full swing, all of those feasts and festivities can lead to a few extra pounds. But the winter season also brings something that could help with weight loss — cooler temperatures. In this episode of Reactions, we discuss the science behind boosting your body’s ability to burn fat with cold temperatures.

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