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Non-acute effects of passive heating interventions on cardiometabolic risk and vascular health

Maas LSRC, et al. (2025) Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
sauna heat-exposure cardiovascular-health meta-analysis
Title and abstract of Non-acute effects of passive heating interventions on cardiometabolic risk and vascular health

Key Takeaway

Meta-analysis of 20 RCTs found passive heating (sauna, hot water) improves cardiometabolic and vascular health outcomes.

Summary

This 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 20 randomized controlled trials testing passive heating interventions (hot water bathing, saunas, hot yoga, local heating) lasting 2-15 weeks.

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