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Heat therapy explored as possible aid for mental health
Original: From floating saunas to clinical trials: How heat might help mental health
NPR reports on growing interest in heat-based therapies for mental health, ranging from floating saunas to formal clinical trials. Researchers are studying whether exposure to heat, including sauna use, can ease symptoms of depression and anxiety. The piece examines the science so far and why heat is drawing attention as a possible complement to conventional treatments.
Why now: Fresh reporting on a novel mental health treatment option is attracting interest amid growing focus on alternative therapies for depression and anxiety.
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- From floating saunas to clinical trials: How heat might help mental health · NPR
- From floating saunas to clinical trials: How heat might help mental health · NPR
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