It became very cold outside and the heating was really good.

But it may be worth raising a few more grades, because it turns out that putting on your birthday suit is not only fun between the sheets-it is also good for your health.

Here, we ask the experts what are the benefits of being in the buff state, and why it can even help us extend our life. 

When is it better to check your skin than when you are naked? If you have a partner, they can check the hard-to-see areas for you.

You should pay attention to the signs of melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer.

It is on the rise among women, with 25% of cases occurring before the age of 40.

Dr. Catti Moss, a general practitioner in Northamptonshire, said: “A full-body examination is performed every week to see if there are any asymmetries, irregular borders, color changes, or moles larger than pencil tip rubber.

“If you live alone, it’s easier to use a mirror,” Dr. Moss explained. More than 70% of melanomas occur on existing blemishes or moles, but if you find a new mole, check it too.

"If you notice any changes, please consult your doctor immediately. Also check for sores that have not healed after three weeks."

Risk factors for skin cancer include fair skin, regular sunbathing and sunbed use. "There is no such thing as a healthy tan," Dr. Moss added.

When it comes to heart disease, your body shape is more indicative of risk than your weight.

Scientists at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas found that even if your weight is normal relative to your height, carrying a small "big belly" increases your risk.

They found that those with the largest waist circumference were twice as likely to have calcium deposits in their arteries than others. The calcium deposits form plaques and increase the risk of heart attacks.

As a rough guide, doctors consider a waist circumference of more than 31 inches to be a warning sign for women and 37 inches for men.

Another way to check is to divide the waist circumference by the hip circumference-a ratio equal to or lower than 0.7 is a sign of good health.

"You can reduce belly fat by increasing exercise frequency," said nutritionist Dalhia Campbell.

"But sit-ups alone will not solve the problem. Reduce carbohydrate intake, eat more lean proteins such as chicken or fish, and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables."

Remember your mother nagging you to sit upright? Well, like most things, she is right!

In addition to putting pressure on the spine and causing back pain, poor posture can also cause tension headaches, stress, and drowsiness.

A study by Ohio scientists found that standing or sitting upright can cause depression and anxiety, because blood and feeling-good endorphins cannot easily flow to the brain.

Richard Bricknell, the director of the Bristol Physiotherapy Clinic, suggests that in order to check your posture correctly without being constrained by your clothes, suggest: "Stand sideways in front of the mirror on the wall , Straighten the spine and pull the shoulders back.

Imagine a rope pulling the top of your head to the ceiling, and then pulling your belly button toward your spine to activate your core muscles.

Do this regularly and you will develop muscle memory and understand what a good posture looks like-and then it will become a regular, healthy habit. "

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and its health includes all symptoms from nutritional deficiencies to specific diseases.

This is why Harley Street Dermatologist Dr. Christopher Rowland Payne urges all of us to check regularly.

He recommends checking the folds behind the knees and under the arms for signs of redness and itching.

This may be eczema, which affects about 15% of adults. "Switch to non-fragrance cleaners and wear light cotton clothes. If it is not clean, please discuss the prescription of hydrocortisone cream with your GP," he suggested.

Next, red and flaky round or oval lesions may be signs of fungal infection of ringworm.

Dr. Rowland Payne explained that this is usually obtained from a child or pet. You can use anti-fungal sprays or lotions provided by your general practitioner for treatment.

Finally, if you find a lot of tiny, painful, red bumps, it may be a prickly heat, which is more likely to happen during holidays or summer, and affects about one-third of adults.

"It should ease within an hour after cooling down, but it can be very irritating, so apply calamine lotion and take antihistamines," he said.

We all have weird bruises, but if you start to notice more mysterious marks on your skin, don't ignore them.

"Frequent bruising may be a sign of liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis," Dr. Catti Moss warned.

"In extreme cases, this may be a sign of leukemia because the body does not produce enough platelets, which are essential for blood clotting," she added.

Taking blood-thinning drugs such as aspirin or steroids can also easily cause bruising. Older people are more prone to bruising because their capillaries become weaker with age and are more likely to rupture.

"In most cases, easy bruising is only hereditary and there is nothing to worry about, but it is always good to have your GP check it out and give you peace of mind," Dr. Moss said.

The good news is that some foods may be helpful-especially fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids, such as oranges (eat white granules because they contain the highest concentration of bioflavonoids), berries, grapes And green beans. 

This is a familiar story-feeling bloated before realizing that your month is coming.

"Due to changes in hormone levels, many women experience mild water retention or edema during the premenstrual period," Dr. Moss explained.

"There is nothing to worry about."

But removing your kit can help you determine the full extent of the bloating and pay close attention to whether it is normal for you.

This is important because in rare cases, more serious fluid retention may be caused by underlying diseases, such as diabetes, kidney or liver disease.

"In most cases of bloating, there is no detectable cause, but the swelling is always worse in warm weather and is exacerbated by stress, a high-carbohydrate diet, alcohol, and long standing time," Dr. Moss Warned.

Although capillary leakage is the culprit, it is important to address the root cause.

"Avoid high-carbohydrate diets, especially sugary or salty foods, and instead focus on high-fiber foods such as fruits and vegetables.

"Losing a little weight can have a big impact, so increase your exercise and avoid diuretics such as alcohol and caffeine. They can disrupt the sodium/potassium balance in your blood and make you feel thirsty. In the long run, it will make you Her edema worsened." 

Learn about four often overlooked signs of pancreatic cancer at Fabulousmag.co.uk.

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