Study finds daily cold exposure can help people lose weight

A separate study will see women shower on the coldest setting for 90 seconds every morning. File picture

Wearing an ice vest or taking daily cold showers could help people lose weight, according to researchers.

Despite the growing popularity of cold-water swimming and freezing plunges, to date there is minimal data on the health benefits of cold exposure. But a study of overweight or obese adults has found that regular exposure to cold temperatures led to fat loss.