Going to the sauna is not just about simple relaxation or sweating. According to Finnish research, a single session could ...

A few years ago, a classmate in a nonfiction creative writing course I took in college turned in an essay that I've never ...

What actually changes in the body during a single session? And how quickly do those changes happen? A new study set out to answer that by tracking immune responses before, during, and after a ...

Regular sauna use isn’t just about relaxation—it can mimic some benefits of exercise, support cardiovascular health, aid muscle recovery, and even boost mood. Different types of saunas—dry, steam, and ...

Relaxing in a hot sauna may not only feel good — it might affect your heart and blood vessels in ways that are similar to moderate exercise. That’s the finding of a new study that tested the effects ...

For millennia, humans have recognized the healing power of heat. Dating back approximately 10,000 years, sauna culture has woven itself into the fabric of numerous societies, and today it’s ...

A moderate sauna session after a workout or spa treatment can be quite relaxing. A new study from Germany's Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and Medical Center Berlin (MCB) has ...

Your blood pressure does not drop during a sauna visit -- it rises, as well as your heart rate. This increase is even comparable to the effect of a short, moderate workout, according to a new study.