SweatDecks Blog
Welcome to the SweatDecks wellness journal. Our team of credentialed experts -- including sports medicine physicians, exercise scientists, and master builders -- covers everything from cold plunge protocols and sauna health benefits to installation guides and product comparisons. Whether you're researching your first home sauna or optimizing a contrast therapy routine, you'll find science-backed answers here.
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Sauna and cortisol reduction: what the research actually shows
Studies show sauna use can lower cortisol by 16 to 30% per session. Here's what the research says, what conditions matter, and what's still uncertain.
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