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Warm cedar interior of a traditional Finnish sauna with steam rising from hot stones
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Mayo Clinic sauna benefits, risks, how long, and temperature

What Mayo Clinic says about sauna safety: ideal temps (150 to 195°F), session length (5 to 20 min), proven benefits, and who should avoid them. Full guide.

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