"The British Sauna Society now lists about 640 saunas up from 540 at the start of the year while a recent report predicted the UK could become the world's largest sauna market by 2033, outpacing even Finland and Germany."
"Comparing people who engage in four to seven sauna sessions per week with those who engage once a week, the risk reductions in cardiovascular outcomes range from 40 to 60%."
"In our randomised controlled trial, we showed a systolic blood pressure reduction of 8mmHg after eight weeks of engaging in three sauna sessions per week."
"As body temperature rises, the heart beats faster and blood flow increases, setting off a range of physiological responses, including improvements in blood vessel, heart and lung function."
The British Sauna Society reports a rise in saunas across the UK, with 640 listed, indicating potential to become the largest sauna market by 2033. Regular sauna use shows substantial cardiovascular benefits, with risk reductions in cardiovascular outcomes between 40 to 60% for those using saunas four to seven times weekly. A study demonstrated an 8mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure after three weekly sessions. While the benefits of cold-water plunges post-sauna are less established, saunas are believed to induce physiological responses similar to moderate exercise, improving heart and lung function.
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