Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Scientists are investigating whether regular sauna use can help the human body adapt to extreme heatwaves. Research suggests that repeated heat exposure can improve physiological heat tolerance.
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As global temperatures rise, finding non-invasive ways to help populations adapt to extreme weather is becoming a public health priority.
The Saltwater Sauna in Sandbanks, Poole. Experts say heat training typically takes 40–60 minutes of heat exposure each day for four to six days, with the benefits lasting for about a week. Photograph: Bill Measom The Saltwater Sauna in Sandbanks, Poole. Experts say heat training typically takes 40–60 minutes of heat exposure each day for four to six days, with the benefits lasting for about a week. Photograph: Bill Measom Health Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say Growing number of studies assessing whether heat training can help people prepare for scorching temperatures
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