"Childhood Home Temperature's Lasting Impact on Health"

A new survey suggests that the way people set their thermostats as adults is influenced by the temperature settings in their childhood homes. The study found that individuals who grew up in warmer homes tend to maintain higher thermostat settings in their current homes. This behavior persists even when accounting for factors like race, education, and income. The research highlights the importance of understanding consumer heating and cooling choices to potentially reduce energy consumption and fossil fuel use.