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Science, Spoken

Saunas Are the Next Frontier in Fighting Depression

May 16, 2024
Discover how sauna therapy is being explored as a potential treatment for depression, backed by promising clinical trial results. Dive into the benefits of heat therapy on mood regulation, thermoregulation, and circadian rhythms, offering a new approach to mental health treatment.
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Quick takeaways

  • Sauna therapy shows promise in reducing depression symptoms through heat exposure.
  • Combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and heat sessions can lead to significant drop in depression scores.

Deep dives

Connection Between Body Temperature and Depression

Noticing a correlation between body temperature and depression, researchers explore the idea of using heat exposure to combat depressive symptoms. Studies show that when depression improves, body temperature normalizes, prompting the investigation of how changing body temperature affects depression symptoms.

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