Research shows that regularly spending time in a sauna can improve your cardiovascular … See more

Unfortunately, not as many studies have been done on steam rooms. “However, I would suspect that the health benefits are quite similar to dry saunas,” says Dr. Hussain. “B… See more

It all comes down to personal preference and how your body reacts to the thermal stress of a dry sauna or steam room. “There is not enough good-quality evidence directly co… See more

If you have a history of fainting or low blood pressure, be careful to avoid falls in the sauna or steam room. You’ll want to steer clear if you suffered from a heart attack or stroke withi… See more

While spending time in a sauna may improve your health in other ways, these aren’t science-backed benefits. “It has been reported that sauna bathing facilitates increased s… See more