Sweating the details: Sauna’s potential health benefits draw scientists’ interest

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Published on October 11, 2026 • Originally reported by Will Stone. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Sauna scientists Dr. Hans Hägglund (from left), Earric Lee and Ashley Mason take a steam  in the Japanese sauna at The Well in Oslo, Norway. They are part of a group of international researchers studying the potential health benefits of sauna and other heat therapies.

A group of international researchers is pushing to rigorously study the potential health benefits of sauna and other heat therapies. They hope to bring scientific legitimacy to the age-old practices.

(Image credit: Siv Dolmen for NPR)

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