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Increased frequency of sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of  sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary heart disease, fatal cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality.

Repeated sauna treatment improves impaired vascular endothelial function in the setting of coronary risk factors, suggesting a therapeutic role for sauna treatment in patients with risk factors for atherosclerosis.

Essentially, the effects of heat bathing are the body’s way to deal with heat stress.

In addition, sweat glands are stimulated in order to allow for evaporation and further cooling effect.

Because the blood volume to the periphery and skin is increased, the heart rate must also increase so that the internal blood pressure can be maintained.

While the overall work of the heart does not change significantly, the pulse can increase up to double the normal rate.

Further studies are warranted to establish the potential mechanism that links sauna bathing and cardiovascular health. See more news…