"Social wellness," which blends socializing with health and fitness, is a buzzy trend. Kim Schewitz went to a communal sauna ...

Then it might be time to try regular sauna bathing. "Saunas offer many research-based benefits," notes Dr Enayat. "Heat exposure promotes the release of heat shock proteins, which help protect ...

Heat exposure has been linked to lasting benefits for overall health. Spending time in heated environments, like a sauna, can reduce the risk of some chronic diseases and can help improve sleep ...

Whether for relaxation or fitness, infrared sauna business owners say their facilities provide skin-deep benefits, with claims of de-inflammation, increased sweat production, improved ...

Burtness and Ngyuen plan to have the sauna open year round. They are aware that the peak season typically falls between late autumn and early spring, but there are benefits year-round. During the ...

Recent research suggests that sauna use may offer cardiovascular benefits similar to moderate exercise. A review in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that regular sauna bathing is associated with ...