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Myth-Busting Wellness Hacks: Cold Plunges, Coffee, Alcohol, and Fitness Trackers

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Science of Cold Water and Brown Fat

Jumping in cold water increases caloric burn a little bit, mainly through shivering or like trying to heat your body because it's really freaking cold. But you know, unless you're sitting in there for an hour, the effect is a handful of calories. Most research says, you know, 15, 20 calorie burn difference from shivering and sitting there after the ice bath.

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