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.
Um, while I can't comment on the effect size I think it's very difficult to comment on the effect size from all the epidemiology it's very difficult for me to believe that there isn't a positive effect in terms of at least cardiovascular disease and dementia.
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Bookmarking — the dossier-vs-overview split is the right call. Most of the time I want overview; sometimes I want receipts.
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Anything that improves cardiovascular health is going to improve brain health.
while I can't comment on the effect size I think it's very difficult to comment on the effect size from all the epidemiology it's very difficult for me to believe that there isn't a positive effect in terms of at least cardiovascular disease and dementia.
The cardiovascular effects are also important for brain health in my opinion.
We discuss sauna effects on brain, endurance, & muscle.
This article goes deep on the effects of heat stress generated from different types of sauna use on cardiovascular health, mental health, delaying brain aging, muscle maintenance and so much more!
To learn more about how the sauna improves cardiovascular health and brain health...check out my podcast with the senior author of this study, @LaukkanenJari.
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.