Heat therapies such as hot tub and sauna are trendy right now. University of Oregon doctoral student Jessica Atencio led a study to test which method has the most acute benefits. This story was ...

Sauna improves blood pressure by causing vasodilation. Acute sauna bathing (30 min) has been shown to reduce arterial stiffness and improve blood flow via nitric oxide release. Nitric oxide is a ...

A cardiologist, a neurologist, and a dermatologist share eight science-backed benefits to a schvitz.

Imagine achieving the same benefits of brisk exercise just by sitting down in a nice warm place a few times a week. Saunas ...

DULUTH, Minn. - Scott Burnes of Duluth has spent a lot of time in saunas. He has asthma, and the hot air helps his breathing; it opens and cleanses his pores. "It just made you feel good. It's really ...

For some people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), using a sauna or hot tub regularly — applying heat to large areas of the body — may help improve RA symptoms and overall well-being. The benefits of ...

A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology suggests that hot tubs may trigger larger responses in the heart, blood vessels, and immune system compared to saunas, leading to greater ...

A sauna also cannot detox you or melt your fat away.

If you're ready to relax and unwind, a trip to the sauna can do the trick. There are many ways to enjoy sauna benefits these days—from a post-workout ritual to soaking up the heat on a chilly day—and ...

I’m already a devoted cold-water swimmer, and last year I wrote about its benefits for the brain. But I’ve started seeing more and more written about heat therapy and its neurological perks. And while ...