Hugo Gravel, Hadiatou Barry, Parya Behzadi
Apr 1, 2018
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The FASEB Journal
Abstract
Repeated heat exposure by immersion in warm water improves vascular function in healthy young adults. This observation could explain the health benefits of sauna bathing reported in population‐based studies, in which regular sauna sessions lasting more than 19 minutes were shown to significantly decrease the risk of cardiovascular mortality. However, it is unknown if such sauna durations improve vascular function in older adults. The purpose of this study was to determine if 20 min of sauna bathing acutely improves vascular function in healthy older adults.