Tag: longevity
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Finnish Sauna – Heat and Longevity
Finnish cohort studies link frequent sauna use to a 40 to 63 percent lower risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. This article covers the dose-response data behind that claim, and an honest look at why a controlled trial testing the leading mechanistic explanation didn’t confirm it.
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Grip Strength and Longevity: What the Research Actually Measures
Grip strength is one of the most consistently replicated longevity markers in the research, predicting mortality more strongly than blood pressure in some large cohorts. This article covers what the studies show, why grip strength is a proxy rather than a lever, and what that means for how coaches should apply it.