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Watch scary movies, lose weight?

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Scientists say you may be able to scare yourself thin.

Researchers say watching adrenaline-pumping horror films could help you burn about as many calories As you would from a 30-minute walk.

Of course ... That's as long as you don't pair the film with things like chips or popcorn.

Scientists report  that when people watched the movies ... Their pulses were sent racing ... And on average ... The number of calories burned increased by a third.

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