Health Benefits

Infrared is non-ionizing radiation and is not known to damage DNA. Here is how it differs from UV and X-rays, what the "possibly carcinogenic" EMF label means, the one heat-related skin risk to know and how to use an infrared sauna safely.

Sauna before or after yoga? What the hot yoga research actually shows, how to time a session, a simple weekly routine and the safety rules for combining the two.

For most people the sauna works better after a workout than before. Here's why, a simple post-workout routine, what the small studies on athletes actually found, and who should be careful.

Warmth can ease tense muscles and help you relax, but an infrared sauna doesn't treat neuropathy, and numb skin raises burn risk. Here's what's known and how to use a sauna safely with nerve pain.

Warmth can ease joint stiffness for a while, and a small study found infrared sauna sessions reduced pain and stiffness during treatment. Here's what the research shows, its limits, when to skip the sauna and how to use one safely.

An infrared sauna is a relaxing way to warm up, but there's no good evidence it drains lymph or detoxes your body, and people with or at risk of lymphedema are advised to avoid saunas. Here's what's known and what actually helps.

Short answer: no. A sauna can't sweat out alcohol, and heat on top of a hangover raises the risk of dehydration, dizziness and fainting. Here's why, and what helps instead.

An infrared sauna offers gentle warmth and quiet time to unwind. Here's what it feels like, what research says about relaxation and sore muscles, how to plan your first session and who should check with a doctor first.

A quiet, warm sauna session can be a relaxing break, but there's little research on saunas and anxiety, and heat can bring on panic-like feelings for some people. Here's what's known and how to use a sauna as a calming ritual.