Health
Sauna and Heat Hormesis: The Longevity Science Behind Sweating on Purpose
Regular sauna use is associated with a 40% reduction in all-cause mortality and 63% reduction in sudden cardiac death. The mechanisms—heat shock proteins, cardiovascular adaptation, growth hormone release, BDNF, and norepinephrine—explain why the Finnish have been right for 2,000 years.
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3/13/2026
