Sweating the details: Sauna's potential health benefits draw scientists' interest

A group of international researchers is pushing to rigorously study the potential health benefits of sauna and other heat therapies. They hope to bring scientific legitimacy to the age-old practices. (Image credit: Siv Dolmen for NPR)
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Published2 h ago (Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT)
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AuthorWill Stone