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Cold Exposure Aids Weight Loss, Study Shows

Wearing ice vests or taking cold showers may help with weight loss by activating brown fat, according to a new study involving adults with obesity.

Source:theguardian.com

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Researchers have found that wearing ice vests or taking daily cold showers can aid in weight loss. In a study of 47 adults with obesity, those who wore ice vests for two hours each morning lost an average of 0.9 kg, mostly from body fat. The study suggests that cold exposure activates brown fat, which helps burn calories more effectively.

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Test your understanding

Test your understanding

01What did the study find about wearing ice vests?

02How long did participants wear the ice vests each day?

03What was the average weight loss for participants wearing ice vests?

04What does cold exposure activate according to the study?

Discussion

Discussion

What are some other methods you think could help with weight loss?

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

  • obesity word

    a condition of being very overweight

    “Obesity can lead to various health problems.”

  • activate word

    to make something start working

    “Cold exposure can activate brown fat.”

  • calories word

    units of energy in food

    “We need to burn more calories than we consume to lose weight.”

  • study word

    a detailed examination or analysis

    “The study showed that ice vests can help with weight loss.”

  • participants word

    people who take part in an activity or study

    “The study had 47 participants who were overweight.”