Can a cold shower really help burn fat? What a new study reveals about cold exposure and weight loss
etimes.in / May 16, 2026, 13:18 (IST)
New research suggests regular cold exposure, like brief cold showers, may activate brown fat, which burns calories for heat. A study found overweight adults using cooling vests lost body fat, while a control group gained weight. While promising for metabolism and health, experts caution it's a supportive tool, not a magic weight-loss solution, with results varying individually.