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Heat Exposure's Mental Health Effects Remain Poorly Understood

Original: While scientists have a decent understanding of how sauna and other forms of heat exposure exercises our cardiovascular

Scientists say they have a decent grasp of how sauna use and other forms of heat exposure benefit the cardiovascular system, but relatively little research exists on its impact on mental health. The gap is drawing attention as heat therapy grows in popularity as a wellness practice, with questions open about whether heat stress might influence mood, stress levels or conditions like depression.

Why now: Sauna and heat therapy are popular wellness trends, prompting curiosity about their unexplored mental health effects.

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• While scientists have a decent understanding of how sauna and other forms of heat exposure exercises our cardiovascular system, they know relatively little about its impact on mental health. # wellness # mentalhealth # fitness https://www. npr.org/2026/10/05/nx-s1-59790… · Econopass@flipboard.com · 1

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