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Could heat therapy help treat depression?
Original: From floating saunas to clinical trials: How heat might help mental health https://www.npr.org/2026/10/05/nx-s1-5979044/
NPR reports on growing scientific interest in heat as a mental health treatment, covering everything from floating saunas to formal clinical trials. Researchers are exploring whether controlled heat exposure, such as sauna therapy, could ease symptoms of depression. The piece highlights both wellness trends and emerging research into the biological effects of heat on mood.
Why now: New reporting is drawing attention to emerging research linking sauna heat therapy with mental health benefits.
Evidence
- From floating saunas to clinical trials: How heat might help mental health https://www.npr.org/2026/10/05/nx-s1-5979044/sauna-heat-therapy-mental-health-depression # Health # Science # MentalHealth · npr_news@robot.villas · 4
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