The Hidden Power of Heat: How Sauna May Reduce Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s & Depression with Bill Gifford
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Dhru Purohit interviews Bill Gifford about the health benefits of heat therapy and sauna use.
This episode is brought to you by Sunlighten. Heat isn’t just about comfort; it’s a powerful biological signal that can reshape your health from the inside out. When used intentionally, it may unlock benefits for your heart, brain, and mood that most people overlook. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with New York Times best-selling author Bill Gifford to explore the powerful and often overlooked role of heat in human health and longevity. Bill breaks down how sauna use may reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and even depression, while offering practical, real-world guidance on how to use heat safely and effectively. This conversation goes beyond trends, unpacking the science of heat therapy, its cultural roots, and how simple habits can profoundly impact long-term health. Bill Gifford is the co-author of the New York Times bestsellers Outlive and Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (Or Die Trying). A veteran magazine writer and editor, he is deeply interested in extraordinary athletes and cutting-edge health science. He is a longtime contributing editor at Outside, and his work has appeared in Wired, Bloomberg Businessweek, Men’s Health, Bicycling, Slate…
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