Finnish sauna

2 papers study it2 findings

Across all fields, 2 papers: none in people yet, 2 reviews

Outcomes

1

Longevity

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1 study

Finnish sauna improves longevity in humans.
“may improve the severity of musculoskeletal disorders, COVID-19, headache and flu, while also improving mental well-being, sleep, and longevity”
Review
The multifaceted benefits of passive heat therapies for extending the healthspan: A comprehensive review with a focus on Finnish sauna
Temperature (Austin, Tex.)Feb 25, 2024

Associations

1

Cardiovascular disease

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1 study

Finnish sauna lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in humans.
“they have been shown to decrease the risk of health outcomes such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, thromboembolism, dementia, and respiratory conditions”
Review
The multifaceted benefits of passive heat therapies for extending the healthspan: A comprehensive review with a focus on Finnish sauna
Temperature (Austin, Tex.)Feb 25, 2024

More on Cardiovascular disease

Latest

1 paper in 12 months

CureusNov 30

The Role of Sauna Bathing in Ischemic Heart Disease: A Narrative Review of Therapeutic Potential, Physiological Mechanisms, and Emerging Clinical Applications

ReviewIschemic heart disease

TemperatureApr 5

The multifaceted benefits of passive heat therapies for extending the healthspan: A comprehensive review with a focus on Finnish sauna

ReviewInterventions