TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Relaxing in a hot sauna may not only feel good — it might affect your heart and blood vessels in ways that are similar to moderate exercise.
That’s the finding of a new study that tested the effects of a 30-minute sauna session. The researchers say their results may help explain why people who regularly use saunas tend to have a decreased risk for heart disease and even dementia.
On average, the study found, sauna users saw a drop in blood pressure and artery “stiffness” immediately after their heat bath. They also
