Can saunas lower dementia risk?

Embracing sauna culture can lower dementia risk and boost brain health Saunas are popping up in trendy neighbourhoods, and stopping in could have lasting neurological benefits. Finnish saunas, which are typically heated to between 70°C and 110°C (158°F to 230°F) and have low humidity, are the most well-studied. Regular use has been linked with many physical benefits – a lower risk of hypertension, muscular problems and respiratory conditions, for instance. But now researchers are starting to unveil cognitive benefits, too. These improvements include fewer headaches, increased mental well-being, better sleep and a lower risk of dementia. Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2512893-embracing-sauna-culture-can-lower-dementia-risk-and-boost-brain-health/