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Farid Farid

People conceived in winter store fat differently: study

A study has found that people conceived in warmer weather are at greater risk of obesity. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Hitting the treadmill or going for a run on a chilly winter's day is a race against genetic fate as much as it is about putting in the hard yards.

A study by Japanese researchers published Tuesday in the latest issue of the peer-reviewed journal Nature Metabolism found that adults conceived during cold seasons exhibited a lower body mass index and lower visceral fat accumulation.

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