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Sauna and cold plunge: where does the evidence stand?

Sauna and cold plunge: where does the evidence stand?

Science Weekly vor 6 Monaten

Madeleine Finlay hears from Ian Sample and from Dr Heather Massey, associate professor at the University of Portsmouth’s extreme environments laboratory

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Saunas and cold plunge pools are popping up everywhere in the UK,
bringing fiery heat and icy cold to a beach, city farm or park near
you. Their users will be ready with all the reasons why it’s good
for both the mind and the body. But what’s the evidence for the
benefits of sauna and cold plunge? Madeleine Finlay hears from Ian
Sample and from Dr Heather Massey, associate professor at the
University of Portsmouth’s extreme environments laboratory. • This
episode was amended on 13 July 2026. An earlier version referred to
Finnish fjords, but there are no fjords in Finland. The reference
has been replaced.. Help support our independent journalism at
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