麥克斯 G‧李維: 三溫暖能讓你更長壽嗎？

三溫暖能讓你更長壽嗎？

芬蘭桑拿、羅馬浴場、日本溫泉和美洲原住民汗蒸小屋只是世界各地文化長期以來將暴露於極端溫度視為療癒方式的幾個例子。但如今，科學家才剛開始揭開其中的奧秘。那麼，當你感受到高溫時，你的身體究竟發生了什麼事？麥克斯 G‧李維要來探討這個主題。

導演：諾姆‧薩斯曼、艾莉‧凱爾納（Homework Studio）
旁白：亞歷山卓‧潘澤
音樂：薩里爾‧巴亞尼（cAMP Studio）

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.