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Sweating in sauna or steam rooms may even lower your risk of heart disease, says Lance Dalleck, PhD, a professor of exercise and sport science at Western Colorado University.

Saunas and steam rooms also mimic the beneficial effects of cardiovascular exercise, which is a known factor in preventing heart disease, by increasing the heart rate to 120 beats per minute or more.

Steam rooms, on the other hand, operate at lower temperatures, around 40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F), but with 100% humidity. The air is heavy with moisture, therefore, it feels hotter than it is.