Frequent sauna bathing protects men against dementia
Date:
December 16, 2016
Source:
University of Eastern Finland
Summary:
Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent study. In a 20-year follow-up, men taking a sauna 4-7 times a week were 66% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those taking a sauna once a week. The association between sauna bathing and dementia risk has not been previously investigated.
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The more frequently saunas were taken, the lower was the risk of dementia, found investigators.
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Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. In a 20-year follow-up, men taking a sauna 4-7 times a week were 66% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those taking a sauna once a week. The association between sauna bathing and dementia risk has not been previously investigated.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161216114143.htm