Can saunas make you live longer - Max G. Levy
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Date: 2025-09-01
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livelongernow_org
Fantastic animation that breaks down the fundamentals perfectly! But the real magic of the sauna happens at the molecular level, and the key is a group of powerful molecules called Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs.
Think of them as your cells' dedicated repair crew. When you subject your body to the heat stress of a sauna, it triggers a massive release of these proteins. Their job is to find damaged or misfolded proteins inside our cells, refold them correctly, or tag them for disposal. And it's the accumulation of this cellular junk that is a key driver of aging and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's!
The sauna is a brilliant example of hormesisa controlled stress that makes us stronger. But it's just one piece of the longevity puzzle.
Curious how your other habits are impacting your biological age At LiveLongerNow. org, our AI analyzes your lifestyle to create a personalized health report. It's worth getting to know the full map of your own body.
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Fantastic animation that breaks down the fundamentals perfectly! But the real magic of the sauna happens at the molecular level, and the key is a group of powerful molecules called Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs.
Think of them as your cells' dedicated repair crew. When you subject your body to the heat stress of a sauna, it triggers a massive release of these proteins. Their job is to find damaged or misfolded proteins inside our cells, refold them correctly, or tag them for disposal. And it's the accumulation of this cellular junk that is a key driver of aging and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's!
The sauna is a brilliant example of hormesisa controlled stress that makes us stronger. But it's just one piece of the longevity puzzle.
Curious how your other habits are impacting your biological age At LiveLongerNow. org, our AI analyzes your lifestyle to create a personalized health report. It's worth getting to know the full map of your own body.
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DXT_GAMER_YT
We are all shaped by our choices, but the real question is: who is making those choices Understanding why we do what we do is the first step towards real self-awareness. For so long, I felt lost in trying to meet expectations, not even realizing I was living in the shadows of who I thought I should be. It wasn't until I read The Power of Unbreakable Self-Worth by Landon Sorel that I started to really see myself, not through anyone else's lens, but through my own. Getting to know myself and being at peace with the person I am, that's the kind of strength I am building now. And honestly, it's worth the journey.
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We are all shaped by our choices, but the real question is: who is making those choices Understanding why we do what we do is the first step towards real self-awareness. For so long, I felt lost in trying to meet expectations, not even realizing I was living in the shadows of who I thought I should be. It wasn't until I read The Power of Unbreakable Self-Worth by Landon Sorel that I started to really see myself, not through anyone else's lens, but through my own. Getting to know myself and being at peace with the person I am, that's the kind of strength I am building now. And honestly, it's worth the journey.
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i-dinen-lug
something else to consider, and reading all the comments gives a more solid base to that thought: Sauna is RELAXATION. and I'm sure there's a lot of studies showing that taking the time to relax and to take care of yourself regularly is THE healthboost you can have.
(and that does even go very well with the theses in some comments that people, who can sauna often are probably more wealthy so they can afford it - but imho that's not only down to money directly, but wealthy people also might be able to afford more down-time, aka. not being productive)
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something else to consider, and reading all the comments gives a more solid base to that thought: Sauna is RELAXATION. and I'm sure there's a lot of studies showing that taking the time to relax and to take care of yourself regularly is THE healthboost you can have.
(and that does even go very well with the theses in some comments that people, who can sauna often are probably more wealthy so they can afford it - but imho that's not only down to money directly, but wealthy people also might be able to afford more down-time, aka. not being productive)
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emilytaylor2178
To consider if the physical experience of being in a warm environment like a sauna is impactful on health, as opposed to being a prevalent hobby in already healthier and happier people, the physical wellbeing of people who commute regularly on the London Underground would be a great control group! People with all kinds of physical, mental and financial positions, all crammed into one hot, sweaty, non-cost-prohibitive train carriage!
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To consider if the physical experience of being in a warm environment like a sauna is impactful on health, as opposed to being a prevalent hobby in already healthier and happier people, the physical wellbeing of people who commute regularly on the London Underground would be a great control group! People with all kinds of physical, mental and financial positions, all crammed into one hot, sweaty, non-cost-prohibitive train carriage!
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lifemotivation6789
It’s fascinating that something as ancient and cultural as sauna bathing might actually rival modern medicine in promoting heart health. But here’s the big questiondo you think the benefits come mainly from the heat itself, or from the lifestyle and mindset that usually surround traditions like this In other words, is it biology or culture that makes the real difference
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It’s fascinating that something as ancient and cultural as sauna bathing might actually rival modern medicine in promoting heart health. But here’s the big questiondo you think the benefits come mainly from the heat itself, or from the lifestyle and mindset that usually surround traditions like this In other words, is it biology or culture that makes the real difference
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tomcruz3774
People who can afford to go to the sauna 4-7 times a week are probably rich enough to afford better medical services. Saunas are cheap but I don’t have the time. If I’m not working, then someone in the family will be starving.
Edit: i just said saunas are cheap. Why are the replies talking about the cost of a sauna Is reading comprehension not taught in europe or something
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People who can afford to go to the sauna 4-7 times a week are probably rich enough to afford better medical services. Saunas are cheap but I don’t have the time. If I’m not working, then someone in the family will be starving.
Edit: i just said saunas are cheap. Why are the replies talking about the cost of a sauna Is reading comprehension not taught in europe or something
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lifemotivation6789
It’s fascinating how something as ancient as the sauna is now being validated by modern science. The body’s heat responsemimicking exercise, improving cardiovascular health, and even aiding recoveryshows just how powerful these traditions really are. It’s a reminder that sometimes the wisdom of our ancestors was far ahead of its time.
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It’s fascinating how something as ancient as the sauna is now being validated by modern science. The body’s heat responsemimicking exercise, improving cardiovascular health, and even aiding recoveryshows just how powerful these traditions really are. It’s a reminder that sometimes the wisdom of our ancestors was far ahead of its time.
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MasterGeekMX
Here in Mexico ancient aztecs did their own version: Temazcal. It is done on a clay dome, where rocks heated over a roaring flame are brought to the point of emitting light. Then, water is poured on top to make steam and fill the room. Sometimes, the floor of the temazcal is carpeted in aromatic herbs. Absolutely recommended.
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Here in Mexico ancient aztecs did their own version: Temazcal. It is done on a clay dome, where rocks heated over a roaring flame are brought to the point of emitting light. Then, water is poured on top to make steam and fill the room. Sometimes, the floor of the temazcal is carpeted in aromatic herbs. Absolutely recommended.
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alanredmond8260
Really interested in the benefits of regular saunas but once the narrator used the term pregnant people I stopped watching, only women can get pregnant, talking about the scientific evidence of the benefits of saunas and then using the term pregnant people makes people think that you don’t have a clue about science
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Really interested in the benefits of regular saunas but once the narrator used the term pregnant people I stopped watching, only women can get pregnant, talking about the scientific evidence of the benefits of saunas and then using the term pregnant people makes people think that you don’t have a clue about science
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szaboattila5578
I consider myself someone with a lot of stress and anxiety and sauna is something that gives me peace. Since I've built one into my apartman my overall mood and sleep quailty has drastically improved. I too often find myself trying to convert people into sauna use like its a cult haha
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I consider myself someone with a lot of stress and anxiety and sauna is something that gives me peace. Since I've built one into my apartman my overall mood and sleep quailty has drastically improved. I too often find myself trying to convert people into sauna use like its a cult haha
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CROWN. GRAMMAR
I know its become cliche to recommend books through comments and say like 'it changed my life' or whatever, but if you're going to read it based on a random comment let it be this one, The Power of Unbreakable Self-Worth by Landon Sorel. It's literally on another frequency.
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I know its become cliche to recommend books through comments and say like 'it changed my life' or whatever, but if you're going to read it based on a random comment let it be this one, The Power of Unbreakable Self-Worth by Landon Sorel. It's literally on another frequency.
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MyTree
I dont know how they come with 90 Celsius. Ive been many times in Saunas with 100 degrees here in Finland. Twice in Sompasauna. It is terrible. Cannot even open my eyes but apparently Finnish people likes it very often. And hard to extract conclusion without control group anyway
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I dont know how they come with 90 Celsius. Ive been many times in Saunas with 100 degrees here in Finland. Twice in Sompasauna. It is terrible. Cannot even open my eyes but apparently Finnish people likes it very often. And hard to extract conclusion without control group anyway
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ted_ed
This breakdown of sauna science is fascinating how heat exposure improves heart health, circulation, and even lowers stress. It’s amazing to see that something so ancient has such modern, evidence-backed benefits for wellness and lifespan.
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This breakdown of sauna science is fascinating how heat exposure improves heart health, circulation, and even lowers stress. It’s amazing to see that something so ancient has such modern, evidence-backed benefits for wellness and lifespan.
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OnniLiski
The traditional Finnish sauna is not dry at all We throw water on the kiuas and enjoy the steam and it's very humid. A dry sauna is uncomfortable. Also sauna temperatures vary between 70-100 C according to preference.
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The traditional Finnish sauna is not dry at all We throw water on the kiuas and enjoy the steam and it's very humid. A dry sauna is uncomfortable. Also sauna temperatures vary between 70-100 C according to preference.
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Mistersteger
They really skimmed through the most important point. Heat and cold stress increase the number of mitochondria in cells. Cells with more mitochondria have extra energy for conducting repair and clean up of cells.
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They really skimmed through the most important point. Heat and cold stress increase the number of mitochondria in cells. Cells with more mitochondria have extra energy for conducting repair and clean up of cells.
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Aniket_Das_1
This video The Power of Unbreakable Self-Worth by Landon Sorel is literally the formula: respect your body, heal your mind, and watch your life expand. Simple, but not easy, but still worth every step and pain.
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This video The Power of Unbreakable Self-Worth by Landon Sorel is literally the formula: respect your body, heal your mind, and watch your life expand. Simple, but not easy, but still worth every step and pain.
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Anna-y9h6z
I've had fewer opportunities to use the sauna. Still, now I'm wondering if spending time in the scorching humidity outside (almost 40 degrees Celsius) might provide the same health advantages as the sauna.
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I've had fewer opportunities to use the sauna. Still, now I'm wondering if spending time in the scorching humidity outside (almost 40 degrees Celsius) might provide the same health advantages as the sauna.
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fte6525
1) Wouldn't this much heat exposure drastically reduce fertility for men
2) If its just the heat response that we are chasing, can working or playing outside in heat that triggers a lot of sweating suffice
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1) Wouldn't this much heat exposure drastically reduce fertility for men
2) If its just the heat response that we are chasing, can working or playing outside in heat that triggers a lot of sweating suffice
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Mohandas. Gandhi
This art style is grotesque and not in a fun way. Can we all just agree to immediately end Alegria and not make any derivatives Let's just scrub it from our timeline and pretend it never happened.
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This art style is grotesque and not in a fun way. Can we all just agree to immediately end Alegria and not make any derivatives Let's just scrub it from our timeline and pretend it never happened.
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MovieHouse-bl9ih
People underestimate these tiny acts of self-care. But the truth is, stacking them turns you into a new person. One of the most inspiring lessons I got after reading all books from Mindbloomery.
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People underestimate these tiny acts of self-care. But the truth is, stacking them turns you into a new person. One of the most inspiring lessons I got after reading all books from Mindbloomery.
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