We're often told to avoid all forms of stress. But groundbreaking research is confirming that intentional, short-term stress from heat may be one of the most effective natural strategies for longevity.
When you use a sauna, you put a "beneficial stress" on your body. This acts like a training session for your entire cardiovascular system, teaching your blood vessels to be more flexible, lowering inflammation, and switching on your body's natural cellular repair processes.
A comprehensive 2018 review published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings gathered all the evidence on the long-term health benefits of this practice.
The conclusions were profound. The review linked frequent sauna bathing with a significantly reduced risk of all-cause mortality. This included a lower risk of high blood pressure, fatal cardiovascular events, stroke, and even neurocognitive diseases like dementia.
For those committed to a long and healthy healthspan, the takeaway is clear. This is a powerful, non-pharmaceutical way to support your body's most critical functions. By using this natural tool, you are actively protecting your heart and brain, fending off chronic illness and supporting a long, vibrant life.
For those who want to see the science, this comprehensive review is published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Source: Laukkanen, J. A., Laukkanen, T., & Kunutsor, S. K. (2018). "Cardiovascular and Other Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing: A Review of the Evidence." Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 93(8), 1111–1121.
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