Scientists find that a hot bath has benefits similar to exercise: it improves blood sugar levels, lowers blood pressure and even burns energy (soaking in 40˚C/104˚F water burns roughly the same number of calories as a 30-min walk)

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Scientists find that a hot bath has benefits similar to exercise: it improves blood sugar levels, lowers blood pressure and even burns energy (soaking in 40˚C/104˚F water burns roughly the same number of calories as a 30-min walk)