Hit the Sauna Instead of the Gym?

A Coventry University study reports that sitting in a sauna for at least 30 minutes three times a week is as beneficial as low-to-moderateintensity exercise. Like hiking or riding your bike, using a sauna raises your body temperature, increases your heart rate, and helps keep your blood sugar at normal levels. Over time, this may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, dementia, and heart disease. Of course, it’s still good to exercise, but hopping into the sauna as often as you can is a good complement to a workout routine, and a helpful option for people who can’t do regular exercise.