麦克斯·G·利维（Max G. Levy）: 蒸桑拿可以让你更长寿吗？

蒸桑拿可以让你更长寿吗？

芬兰桑拿、罗马浴场、日本温泉、美国土著汗蒸房只是全球各地文化长期以来认为暴露于极端温度有益健康的几个例子。但如今，科学家仍处于揭示这种情况如何出现、为何出现的早期。那么当你感到热时，你的体内究竟发生了什么呢？麦克斯·G·利维（Max G. Levy）带我们一起探索。[由 Homework 工作室诺姆·萨斯曼（Noam Sussman）、阿里·凯尔纳（Ali Kellner）执导，亚历山德拉·潘泽（Alexandra Panzer）解说，cAMP 工作室的萨利·巴亚尼（Salil Bhayani）配乐。]

Frequent sauna bathing, long cherished in Finland and found in cultures worldwide, has been linked to better heart health and longevity. A study following over 2,000 Finnish men for 20 years revealed that those who used saunas four to seven times a week had lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol, and reduced overall mortality. Scientists have discovered that regular heat exposure triggers responses in the body similar to moderate exercise, boosting blood flow and supporting muscle recovery. While these findings are promising, researchers caution that more studies are needed to fully understand the benefits and risks for different populations.

Sauna Culture Unlocks Surprising Pathways To Heart Health

Decades of research in Finland revealed that frequent sauna bathing was linked to improved heart health and lower mortality rates among men. Cultures worldwide, from Roman bathhouses to Japanese onsen, have long embraced the healing power of heat. Modern science now shows that regular exposure to high temperatures can trigger exercise-like effects, boost recovery, and regulate inflammation. While promising, these findings raise new questions about how heat interacts with our biology and which groups stand to benefit most.