Turning up the office thermostat isn't just a matter of comfort. Women's brains work better in warmer temperatures, according to a study.
Women often complain that the office temperature is too low -- but it's not just comfort that's at stake.
Researchers say women's productivity may improve when the thermostat is set to warmer temperatures.The new study, published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, raises"the stakes for the battle of the thermostat." Previous research has found that most modern offices use climate control systems based on the metabolic rate of an average man, with the ideal temperature for women almost 5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than it is for men.
"It's been documented that women like warmer indoor temperatures than men--but the idea until now has been that it's a matter of personal preference," Chang said. "What we found is it's not just whether you feel comfortable or not, but that your performance on things that matter -- in math and verbal dimensions, and how hard you try -- is affected by temperature.
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