nauka: Sauna

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A sauna (, Finnish: [ˈsɑu̯nɑ]) is a room or building designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions or an establishment with one or more of these facilities. The steam and high heat make the bathers perspire. A thermometer in a sauna is used to measure temperature; a hygrometer can be used to measure levels of humidity or steam.

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CAN DISTRESS THERMOMETER BE USED TO MEASURE ANXIETY INDUCED SURGERY

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The influence of extreme thermal stress on the physiological and psychological characteristics of young women who sporadically use the sauna: practical implications for the safe use of the sauna.. Background Many individuals who use the sauna at a temperature of 120°C of higher are not aware of the negative consequences of extreme thermal stress. Despite extensive research into sauna use, the impact of extreme thermal stress on the physiological and psychological characteristics of sauna users have not been examined to date. Aim The aim was to determine the effect of 20 min sauna sessions with a temperature of 80°C and 120°C on the physiological and psychological characteristics of women wh…

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Apparent temperature, also known as "feels like", is the temperature equivalent perceived by humans, caused by the combined effects of air temperature, relative humidity and wind speed. The measure is most commonly applied to the perceived outdoor temperature. Apparent temperature was invented by Robert G. Steadman who published a paper about it in 1984. It also applies, however, to indoor temperatures, especially saunas, and when houses and workplaces are not sufficiently heated or cooled. The heat index and humidex measure the effect of humidity on the perception of temperatures above +27 °C (81 °F). In humid conditions, the air feels much hotter, because less perspiration evaporates from…

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A hygrometer is an instrument that measures humidity, that is, how much water vapor is present in the air. Humidity measurement instruments usually rely on measurements of some other quantities, such as temperature, pressure, mass, and mechanical or electrical changes in a substance as moisture is absorbed. By calibration and calculation, these measured quantities can be used to indicate the humidity. Modern electronic devices use the temperature of condensation (called the dew point), or they sense changes in electrical capacitance or resistance. The maximum amount of water vapor that can be present in a given volume (at saturation) varies greatly with temperature; at low temperatures a lo…

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Acute Finnish sauna heat exposure induces stronger immune cell than cytokine responses.. Regular exposure to Finnish sauna bathing (FSB) has been associated with reduced morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to examine the acute effects of FSB on immune cell mobilization, circulating cytokines, and their associations with changes in body temperature. A total of 51 adults - 27 women (mean age 50 ± 9 years, body mass index (BMI) 27 ± 5 kg/m 2 ) and 24 men (mean age 50 ± 10 years, BMI 27 ± 3 kg/m 2 ) - were exposed to a 30-minute session of acute FSB at a temperature of + 73°C. Venous blood samples were collected at baseline, immediately after and 30 minutes after the FSB and analyzed for…

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Endocrine Effects of Repeated Hot Thermal Stress and Cold Water Immersion in Young Adult Men.. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of repeated hot thermal stress and cold water immersion on the endocrine system of young adult men with moderate and high levels of physical activity (PA). The research was conducted on 30 men aged 19-26 years (mean: 22.67 ± 2.02) who attended four sauna sessions of 12 min each (temperature: 90-91°C; relative humidity: 14-16 %). Each sauna session was followed by a 6-min cool-down break during which the participants were immersed in cold water (10-11°C) for 1 min. Testosterone (TES), cortisol (COR), dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), and prola…

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The Effects of Repeated Thermal Stress on the Physiological Parameters of Young Physically Active Men Who Regularly Use the Sauna: A Multifactorial Assessment.. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of thermal stress (TS) on changes in blood biochemical parameters and fluid electrolyte levels in young adult men with moderate and high levels of physical activity. Thirty men (22.67 ± 2.02 years) were exposed to four 12-min sauna sessions (temperature: 90-91 °C; relative humidity: 14-16%) with four 6-min cool-down breaks. The evaluated variables were anthropometric, physiological, and hematological characteristics. The mean values of HR avg (102.5 bpm) were within the easy effort…