Research shows that heat therapy reduces blood pressure and may help manage high blood pressure. Learn how applying heat impacts blood pressure.

More than 33,000 hot tubs are being recalled after a report of a person's hair becoming trapped in a powerful jet. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation is recalling about 32,900 Highlife Collection spas, ...

With no warm weather expected any time soon, the city’s snow piles require mechanical intervention. By Christopher Maag Three days after the snow stopped falling, patches of New York City remain ...

Typically, after it snows, temperatures eventually get warm enough, at least, to melt some of the accumulated snowfall and help clear New York City streets. This isn't typical weather. What happens ...

Desert Hot Springs passed tax breaks in 2024 designed to boost the city's spa industry. But participation lagged, so council members have agreed to make changes, including letting new spas and hotels ...

Researchers found that hot tubs raise core body temperature more effectively than traditional or infrared saunas, leading to stronger boosts in blood flow and immune activity. Only hot-water immersion ...

Saunas have become the hottest thing in the wellness world. Health-minded social clubs like Remedy and Bathhouse tout the square footage of their respective Scandi-cool sweat boxes, while ...

Hot tub steps are an afterthought for many hot tub buyers—and something you may not even realize you need until your new hot tub arrives. No one wants to struggle (or be seen struggling!) getting in ...

Hot tubs don't just feel great, they may actually outperform saunas when it comes to health perks. A study found that soaking in hot water raises core body temperature more than dry or infrared saunas ...

From ancient Roman baths to modern infrared saunas, passive heat therapy has become an increasingly popular therapeutic tool for improving health and reducing the risk and/or severity of disease. As ...

Shelby Deering is a lifestyle writer who specializes in decor, wellness topics, and home tours. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her shopping flea markets, running on local trails, or snuggling up ...