Want To Lose Weight? New Study Says Watching Scary Movies Helps

Are you one of those people who try absolutely every healthy eating scheme and follow every diet fad?

Well we have a new one for you and it involves nothing more than sitting in front of a TV and watching scary movies.

A new study carried out by researchers at the University of Westminster has revealed that not only can horror movies boost your mood but also actually help you lose weight. This is because during a scary movie your body...

• Releases adrenalin
• This triggers the body's "fight or flight" response system
• When this happens the body automatically starts burning fat reserves

In fact, watching a 90-minute scary film can burn up to 113 calories, which is the same as a 30-minute walk. What's more, the body is also likely to release more white blood cells which boosts the immune system.

We'll start you off with a few calories here by giving you 3 minutes of 'The Exorcist'...

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