Sauna bathing, an activity that has been a tradition in Finland for thousands of years and
mainly used for the purposes of pleasure and relaxation, is becoming increasingly popular …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide, and novel
therapies are drastically needed to prevent or delay the onset of CVD to reduce the societal …

Introduction. Many health benefits are claimed by individuals and facilities promoting sauna
bathing; however the medical evidence to support these claims is not well established. This …

Sauna bathing, a tradition deeply rooted in the Finnish culture, has been used for thousands
of years for leisure, relaxation, and wellness. Sauna bathing is linked with substantial health …

Objective To assess the association between frequency of sauna bathing and risk of future
stroke. Methods Baseline habits of sauna bathing were assessed in 1,628 adult men and …

Both acute and prolonged cold exposure affect cardiovascular responses, which may be
modified by an underlying cardiovascular disease. In addition, exercise in a cold …

Environmental stress such as extremely warm or cold temperature is often considered a
challenge to human health and body homeostasis. However, the human body can adapt …

Background Heat therapy has been suggested to improve cardiovascular function. However,
the effects of hot sauna exposure on arterial compliance and the dynamics of blood flow and …

Background Previous evidence indicates that sauna bathing is related to a reduced risk of
fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in men. The aim of this study was to investigate …

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the joint impact of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and
frequency of sauna bathing (FSB) on the risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality …