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Debunking the Myth: What Part of Your Body Lets Out the Most Heat?

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The persistent belief that humans lose most of their body heat through their heads is a medical myth that traces its origins back to a flawed US military study conducted in the 1950s. In reality, the answer to the question, **what part of your body lets out the most heat?** is more complex and depends largely on the amount of skin exposed and the ambient conditions.