The Transformative Power of Sauna: A Pathway to Longevity and Heart Health - Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Sauna use is linked to lower cardiovascular-related mortality and overall mortality.
Men using saunas 2-3 times a week had a 27% lower cardiovascular mortality risk.
Men using saunas 4-7 times a week had a 50% lower cardiovascular mortality risk.
Longer sauna sessions (over 20 minutes) provide more significant health benefits.
Sauna use may improve blood pressure and vascular function.
Emerging research suggests sauna use may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Sauna sessions can elevate heart rate similar to moderate physical activity.
Cold exposure after sauna use is common in Finnish culture and may have health benefits.

Percentage lower cardiovascular mortality for men using sauna 2-3 times a week.

Percentage lower cardiovascular mortality for men using sauna 4-7 times a week.

Years of follow-up in the study.

Average temperature (Celsius) of the sauna used in the study.

Research conducted on middle-aged population in Eastern Finland.
Study published in 'JAMA' showing sauna use's impact on mortality.
Significant association found between sauna use and reduced cardiovascular-related deaths.

Research indicates sauna use may lower Alzheimer's and dementia risk.
Heat shock proteins activated by sauna use may prevent protein misfolding in the brain.

"Sauna use was inversely associated with the risk of fatal coronary heart disease events and all-cause mortality."

"The risk reduction can be seen among those who spent more than 20 minutes per session in sauna."

"We would be really happy to investigate those possible mechanisms between sauna and memory disease."