Sauna bathing

1. Sauna bathing has no effect on peripheral blood telomere biomarkers in humans.

   “Telomere biomarkers did not show significant differences between the sauna groups, nor was sauna exposure independently linked to any telomere outcomes.”

   Humansregular sauna users compared with low-exposure controlsperipheral bloodn = 84

   Telomere length in midlife is associated with age, central adiposity, and perceived stress rather than habitual sauna exposure

   Scientific reports·15 Oct 2026

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