Gonna Make You Sweat

摘要

THE FINNS CREATED the first sauna some 2,000 years ago for bathing and stay-ing warm during bitter winters. Fast-forward to the present: Technology has evolved, wellness is all the rage, and the rest of the world has (rightly) caught on. Today's saunas are high-heat, vented rooms for relaxing and perspiring. They've become increasingly popular in home design—"and not just because it feels great to sweat it out," says California-based designer Alison Pickart. A 2018 study published by Mayo Clinic found that sauna bathing produces the same physiological responses as moderate exercise, and can reduce hypertension risk, stress, and other chronic illnesses. So what's the catch?