[Podcast] Q&A Mashup #2: Sauna
...This collection of clips covers some of the many health benefits associated with the use of traditional Finnish saunas and other forms of whole-body hyperthermia such as infrared sauna bathing and hot baths. The effects of heat exposure are broad and include impr...aliquot
Listen now[Podcast] Aliquot #35: Sauna use mimics the physiological effects of exercise
...The physiological responses to sauna use are incredibly similar to those experienced during moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise. As a result, sauna use is associated with lower ...aliquot
Listen now[Podcast] Rhonda Patrick on optimal sauna duration and temperature
...lation-based cohort study of health outcomes in more than 2,300 middle-aged men from eastern Finland, identified strong, dose-dependent links between sauna use and reduced death and disease. This reduction typically involved dry saunas that were heated to a temperature of approximately 79°C for at le...saunaalzheimer'sheart diseasecardiovascular
Listen now[Podcast] Sauna decreases blood pressure (strong impact) | Jari Laukkanen
...dictor of future incidence of stroke, coronary heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, and cardiovascular-related death. Men who report using the sauna regularly tend to have lower blood pressure. Sauna's beneficial effects on blood pressure may be due to a variety of mechanisms, including regula...saunablood pressure
Listen now[Podcast] Can sauna use improve your mood? | Jari Laukkanen
...People who have poor cardiorespiratory fitness are more likely to be depressed. Sauna improves cardiorespiratory fitness and may offer a means to ameliorate the symptoms of depression and improve mood. In this clip, Drs. Rhonda Pat...saunaagingdepressionstressmental healthanxiety
Listen now[Podcast] Rhonda Patrick's Sauna Routine (temperature, duration, & hydration protocols)
...In this video, expect to learn: How often Rhonda uses the sauna Rhonda's sauna temperature & humidity How long Rhonda stays in the sauna (and how she knows when to get out) Why Rhonda uses the sauna after ...sauna
Listen now[Podcast] How Sauna Use May Boost Longevity
...In this video, Dr. Rhonda Patrick summarizes a recent study that found that frequency of sauna use was associated with increased decreased risk of death. Using the sauna 2-3 times per week was associated with 24% lower all-cause mortality a...exerciseagingheat stressmortalitysauna
Listen now[Podcast] Rhonda Patrick on the Crazy Brain Benefits of Saunas
...Sure, the sauna FEELS good, but don't forget about the brain benefits: observational trials have shown reductions in Alzheimer's & dementia risk, and emergin...sauna
Listen now[Podcast] Should you use the sauna before or after your workout? | Jari Laukkanen
... of insulin-like growth factor-1 and its downstream targets, growth hormone and brain-derived neurotrophic factor, to drive muscle and neuron growth. Sauna use increases these factors, too, and when used post-exercise, may have a synergistic effect to improve cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neur...saunaexercisebrain
Listen now[Podcast] Sauna Use as an Exercise Mimetic for Heart and Healthspan
...Several studies have shown that frequent sauna bathing (4-7 times per week, 174°F for 20 min.) is associated with a 50% lower risk for fatal heart disease, 60% lower risk for sudden cardiac de...exerciseagingheat stresssaunacardiovascular
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