Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Thermal stress — both cold exposure and heat exposure, eg, through sauna bathing — has beneficial health ...

As sauna bathing becomes a staple of wellness culture, scientists are trying to clarify whether the practice offers measurable health benefits.

The Finnish tradition of a sauna followed by a plunge into icy water or a roll in the snow is spreading around the world. What does science say about the claimed health benefits? Sometimes I wonder ...

Frequent heat exposure from sauna use throughout the week is associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a first-of-its-kind study by researchers at the University ...

A new trend is heating up Boston this winter: pop-up saunas. It's a modern approach to an age-old Nordic bathing tradition as a means of relaxation and wellness. “When you're not near your phone or ...