Sauna’s Explained: Health Benefits & Risks
About this episode
Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick explore the health benefits and risks of sauna use, discussing its effects on cardiovascular health, recovery, and longevity.
Could sitting in a sauna really improve your health and longevity? Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick dive into the science behind sauna use, from its Finnish roots to the research linking regular sessions with better cardiovascular health and longevity. They unpack what happens inside the body during a sauna, including the rise in heart rate, activation of heat shock proteins and potential benefits for brain health, recovery and sleep. Spencer also shares his own experience of using the sauna before bed and seeing a noticeable difference in his recovery. Do Health 👉 For your long-term health. Head to https://highpfrmc.com/dohealth-ut-au to sign up now Heights 👉 Get 20% off your first month of any subscription at https://highpfrmc.com/UT_Heights_AU and use untappedpod at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Spencer Matthews
Guest: Oli Patrick
Topics covered
- sauna
- health benefits
- cardiovascular health
- longevity
- recovery
- brain health
- sleep
Keywords
- sauna
- health
- longevity
- cardiovascular
- recovery
- brain health
- sleep
- heat shock proteins
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Places: Finnish
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