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Saunas: health benefits and potential risks
What to be aware of about saunas and your health
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Humans have been using saunas of one type or another for millennia. The ancient Greeks, Romans, and Mayans included sauna bathing in their daily cleansing rituals. These early civilizations understood the advantages of heat therapy, and the variety of health benefits afforded those who regularly indulged in a 20-minute sweat session. Today, taking a sauna is a popular well-being activity. But while sauna bathing does provide a wealth of beneficial takeaways, there are certain risks attached to this unique form of relaxation.
Click through and find out just how healthy (or not) sauna bathing can be.
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