those that used it 4-7x per week had a 41% reduced risk compared to men that used the sauna 1x per week.
The evidence is convergent. Multiple independent sources reach the same conclusion, the underlying mechanism is well-characterized, and even the field's most cautious voices treat it as worth doing.
those that used it 4-7x per week had a 41% reduced risk compared to men that used the sauna 1x per week.
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Men that used the sauna 2-3x per week were 27% less likely to get pneumonia
it appears as though sauna use is protective against some respiratory illnesses like pneumonia and as well as COPD and has been shown to be protective against the common cold
men who use the sauna four to seven times a week were 41 percent less likely to develop pneumonia compared to the infrequent sonic users
men who used the sauna two to three times weekly were 27% less likely to develop pneumonia than those who use the sauna once a week or not at all
sauna use has been associated with a reduced risk of developing certain chronic or acute respiratory illnesses including pneumonia
data from a 2017 studies suggest that sauna use reduces the risk of developing certain chronic or acute respiratory illnesses including pneumonia
4–7 sauna sessions per week, 20 minutes at 80°C+, reduce cardiovascular mortality risk by 40% over a decade.
Regular sauna use raises BDNF and improves verbal memory in older adults.
Sauna protocols only generate the longevity effect when sessions exceed 30 minutes.
Hot-tub bathing yields cardiovascular benefits comparable to traditional Finnish sauna at matched core-temp dose.