Sweaty sauna bathing for better health
Update: 2024-08-131
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In some parts of the world sauna bathing is a daily activity.
In Finland, it would even be rude to deny an invitation to get hot and sweaty with a business associate.
As well as being culturally significant, the sauna has many touted health benefits – from protecting against cardiovascular disease, to fending off cognitive decline.
Norman and Tegan sort through the evidence.
References
- The multifaceted benefits of passive heat therapies for extending the healthspan: A comprehensive review with a focus on Finnish sauna
- Association Between Sauna Bathing and Fatal Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality Events
- Cardiovascular and Other Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing: A Review of the Evidence
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