Research Suggests That Saunas Help You Live Longer

Posted by samzenpus on Sunday March 1, 2015 @04:25AM from the sweat-it-out dept.

jones_supa writes A study of Finnish men suggests that frequent sauna baths may help you live longer. Previous research has suggested that saunas might improve blood vessel function and exercise capacity, or even lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. The new study links long, hot sauna baths with more benefits, including fewer deaths from heart attacks, strokes, various heart-related conditions and other causes. The study tracked 2315 Finnish men for nearly 20 years on average. Most participants used saunas at least once weekly. Those who used them four to seven times weekly received the greatest benefits. The study published in JAMA Internal Medicine wraps up by saying that further studies are warranted to establish the potential mechanism that links sauna bathing and the aforementioned cardiovascular benefits.

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I prefer a shorter life without some fat guys junk by JoeyRox · 2015-03-01 05:00 · Score: 2, Funny

waiving around in front of me. It's not the quantity of life but quality that matters.
Re:didn't the romans figure this out long ago? by itzly · 2015-03-01 05:29 · Score: 5, Funny

And how many are still alive ?
Re:Easy life by Darinbob · 2015-03-01 11:34 · Score: 4, Funny

A sauna is like exercising, in that it's hot, uncomfortable, and you sweat too much. But the advantage is that you get to sit down and do nothing.