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Research suggests that regular sauna use and cold-water immersion may support cardiovascular health, recovery, stress reduction, and overall well-being. While studies continue to evolve, these practices have been part of Nordic wellness traditions for centuries.

Check out the latest research from some of the top longevity and thermal health medical professionals below.

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DR. SUSANNA SØBERG, PHD

The scientist behind the global movement in thermal health.Researcher. Author. Founder of the Søberg Principle & Thermalist®

15 years of research in human physiology and the practice of contrast therapy. Today translated into science backed practice for longevity.

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Does the Combination of Finnish Sauna Bathing and Other Lifestyle Factors Confer Additional Health Benefits? A Review of the Evidence

Sauna bathing, a tradition deeply rooted in the Finnish culture, has been used for thousands of years for leisure, relaxation, and wellness.

health.clevelandclinic.org

Get Your Sweat On: The Benefits of a Sauna

Have you stepped into a sauna after a grueling workout?

The dry heat you experience while sitting in a sauna can not only help you sweat, but it may also potentially help in a host of other ways.

health.clevelandclinic.org

Are ‘Cold Plunge’ Ice Baths Good for You?

Are you thinking of taking the plunge into … well, cold plunging?

If so, there are some things you need to know before making regular dips in icy water part of your workout or wellness routine.

Cell Reports Medicine

Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men

The Scandinavian winter-swimming culture combines brief dips in cold water with hot sauna sessions, with conceivable effects on body temperature. We study thermogenic brown adipose tissue (BAT) in experienced winter-swimming men performing this activity 2–3 times per week.

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