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Are saunas good for you?

6 Minute English by BBC

Apr 2, 20266:34Education

How do you feel about being in a small room heated to a temperature of 80°C? Believe it or not, some people love it! There might be some health benefits to this hot habit too! Georgie and Neil hear from a BBC reporter an...

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Are saunas good for you? is an episode from 6 Minute English by BBC. How do you feel about being in a small room heated to a temperature of 80°C? Believe it or not, some people love it! There might be some health benefits to this hot habit...

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Published Apr 2, 2026, 6:34 long, audio available.

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