Science says hot tubs might be the real health heroes. They’re not just for relaxing — read on to find out why.

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Each person visited the lab 10 times; taking turns soaking in a hot tub (45 min at 40.5 °C/105 °F), sweating it out in a traditional sauna (3 × 10 min at 80 °C/176 °F), and basking in the ...

Soaking in a hot tub could have major health benefits, according to a new study by researchers in Oregon. Recently, science has been catching up with what many cultures have known for decades ...

image: A study participant soaking in a hot tub in the lab. Photo courtesy of the Minson Lab. view more . Credit: Minson Lab, University of Oregon. Hot tubs and saunas can both soothe aching ...

16 Portland area hot tubs and saunas, ranked from good to best. Updated: Jan. 14, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ... sweating in saunas, soaking in tubs. I even have a sauna in my own garage.

A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology suggests that hot tubs may trigger larger responses in the heart, blood vessels, and immune system compared to saunas, leading to greater ...

Recent research reveals that a simple hot tub bath can deliver greater health benefits than traditional saunas, improving blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Learn more about the ...

Tubs, once banished from the master bathroom, have made a comeback. But not every bathroom has room for a large, free-standing basin. Enter Japanese soaking tubs, also known as ofuro tubs.