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January 1991 PMID 2248758

Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds.

E Ernst, E Pecho, P Wirz, T Saradeth

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The discussions primarily respond positively to the publication, with many emphasizing sauna bathing's potential to lower cold incidence, supported by strong phrases like 'cut the incidence in half' and 'probably reduces,' which demonstrate enthusiasm and perceived importance. Words such as 'support,' 'may help,' and references to historical and immune system effects reflect both agreement and interest without deep critical analysis, resulting in moderate engagement and impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions highlight support for the idea that sauna bathing reduces cold incidence, with phrases like 'sauna bathing cut the incidence of the common cold in half' and 'probably reduces the incidence,' indicating strong agreement.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions are highly engaging because they focus on potential health benefits and implications of the study, showing active curiosity and relevance to health practices.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is a moderate level of engagement with references to historical data, other viral infections, and interpretations of the research, but mostly the comments affirm rather than critically analyze.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect some perceived significance, especially in public health and immune defense, evidenced by mentions of immune stimulation and calls to consider sauna use, indicating a moderate but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Regular sauna bathing may lower the chances of catching common colds, especially in the last three months of the study.
  • The study found fewer cold episodes in people who used the sauna compared to those who didn't, but the severity and duration of colds that did occur were similar between both groups.
  • More research is needed to confirm if regular sauna use genuinely helps prevent common colds, as this initial study suggests it might.
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【サ検】開催中 サウナ検定の中の人
@SaunaUnion · X

サウナが風邪を予防する。サウナに入る人は、入らない人に比べて、約５０％風邪にかかる率が低い。 論文名：定期的なサウナ入浴と風邪の発症率 Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds 方法：６か月間風邪の頻度、期間、重症度を記録 対象者数：２５名　国：アメリカ

Jan 11, 2025 · 66 likes · 9 shares · 4,520 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

Sauna bathing cut the incidence of the common cold in half. One wonders what saunas might to for certain other viral infections. https://t.co/IpGC0v7IBr

Dec 24, 2021 · 56 likes · 3 shares · 294,210 followers View post →
【サ検】開催中 サウナ検定の中の人
@SaunaUnion · X

"サウナが風邪を予防する。サウナに入る人は、入らない人に比べて、約５０％風邪にかかる率が低い。 論文名：定期的なサウナ入浴と風邪の発症率 Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds 方法：６か月間風邪の頻度、期間、重症度を記録 対象者数：２５名　国：アメリカ"

Sep 29, 2025 · 21 likes · 4,520 followers View post →
【サ検】開催中 サウナ検定の中の人
@SaunaUnion · X

サウナが風邪を予防する。サウナに入る人は、入らない人に比べて、約５０％風邪にかかる率が低い。 論文名：定期的なサウナ入浴と風邪の発症率 Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds 方法：６か月間風邪の頻度、期間、重症度を記録 対象者数：２５名　国：アメリカ #サウナ

Feb 27, 2024 · 12 likes · 1 share · 4,520 followers View post →
七転び八起き
@77ko88ok · X

アブストだけの確認 https://t.co/zy7PrOMEfX 対照群のある介入研究で素晴らしい！ サウナに定期的に入るよう割り当てられた群が、そうでない群より風邪の件数が少なかった。 ただ、1990年の研究、具体的な数値・有意検定が不明、サウナの入り方・頻度が不明、被験者の特性が不明 鵜呑み禁物 https://t.co/Yj23dWa0jM

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@DrKristieLeong · X

There is some evidence that #sauna bathing may lower the risk of the common cold. https://t.co/XTiicPfEiU https://t.co/0a1VKj0GNO

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The Health Benefits of Regular Sauna Bathing

This video explores how regular sauna bathing is associated with a lower incidence of common colds and potential benefits for cardiovascular health. It also discusses research findings linking sauna use with reduced…

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七転び八起き
@77ko88ok · X

アブストだけの確認 https://t.co/zy7PrOMEfX 対照群のある介入研究で素晴らしい！ サウナに定期的に入るよう割り当てられた群が、そうでない群より風邪の件数が少なかった。 ただ、1990年の研究、具体的な数値・有意検定が不明、サウナの入り方・頻度が不明、被験者の特性が不明 鵜呑み禁物 https://t.co/Yj23dWa0jM

Sep 30, 2025 · 10 likes · 635 followers View post →
【サ検】開催中 サウナ検定の中の人
@SaunaUnion · X

"サウナが風邪を予防する。サウナに入る人は、入らない人に比べて、約５０％風邪にかかる率が低い。 論文名：定期的なサウナ入浴と風邪の発症率 Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds 方法：６か月間風邪の頻度、期間、重症度を記録 対象者数：２５名　国：アメリカ"

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@doctor_neco · X

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@billikenBAR · X

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@Tikxx11023 · X

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RT @TeTu930847: サウナが風邪を予防する。サウナに入る人は、入らない人に比べて、約５０％風邪にかかる率が低い。 論文名：定期的なサウナ入浴と風邪の発症率 Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds…

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【サ検】開催中 サウナ検定の中の人
@SaunaUnion · X

サウナが風邪を予防する。サウナに入る人は、入らない人に比べて、約５０％風邪にかかる率が低い。 論文名：定期的なサウナ入浴と風邪の発症率 Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds 方法：６か月間風邪の頻度、期間、重症度を記録 対象者数：２５名　国：アメリカ

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@camacho7716 · X

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Feb 27, 2024 · 1 share · 338 followers View post →
【サ検】開催中 サウナ検定の中の人
@SaunaUnion · X

サウナが風邪を予防する。サウナに入る人は、入らない人に比べて、約５０％風邪にかかる率が低い。 論文名：定期的なサウナ入浴と風邪の発症率 Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds 方法：６か月間風邪の頻度、期間、重症度を記録 対象者数：２５名　国：アメリカ #サウナ

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@zenjk0 · X

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P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

Sauna bathing cut the incidence of the common cold in half. One wonders what saunas might to for certain other viral infections. https://t.co/IpGC0v7IBr

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Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/C5ufxiLB01

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Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/rwd67pezoH via @edzardernst

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Alzhacker
@Alzhacker · X

サウナが風邪の発症率を低下させることを示す証拠がある。 https://t.co/eNeGH6T2y2 フィンランドのサウナの1回のセッション後の小規模な研究では、白血球が増加している。この反応はアスリートほど大きく、好中球と単球の増加も含まれていた。

Feb 18, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 33,053 followers View post →
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@COSseaton · X

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@escologico · X

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@ElizaWallace27 · X

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@trader363 · X

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@DrKristieLeong · X

There is some evidence that #sauna bathing may lower the risk of the common cold. https://t.co/XTiicPfEiU https://t.co/0a1VKj0GNO

Jan 12, 2021 · 8 likes · 7 shares · 59,918 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/rwd67pezoH via @edzardernst

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Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/rwd67pezoH via @edzardernst

Jan 2, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 19,674 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/rwd67pezoH via @edzardernst

Jan 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 19,674 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/rwd67pezoH via @edzardernst

Dec 30, 2020 · 19,674 followers View post →
Blue Wode
@Blue_Wode · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/NIsM8BrwLY via @edzardernst

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Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

RT @FriendsOfSciMed: 30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/WvOGHe7Srl via @edzardernst

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FriendsOfSciMed
@FriendsOfSciMed · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/WvOGHe7Srl via @edzardernst

Dec 29, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,682 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/rwd67pezoH via @edzardernst

Dec 29, 2020 · 19,674 followers View post →
Círculo Escéptico
@cescept · X

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@DrAnneMurphy · X

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@homeopathy2010 · X

RT @EdzardErnst: 30 years ago: sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/rwd67pezoH via @edzardernst

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Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

30 years ago: sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/rwd67pezoH via @edzardernst

Dec 28, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 19,674 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

RT @zeno001: 30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/twxNDkOurt via @edzardernst

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Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/rwd67pezoH via @edzardernst

Dec 28, 2020 · 1 like · 19,674 followers View post →
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@zeno001 · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/twxNDkOurt via @edzardernst

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Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

RT @MrMWarren: 30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/hpfImUrN3N via @edzardernst

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@MrMWarren · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/hpfImUrN3N via @edzardernst

Dec 28, 2020 · 1 share · 279 followers View post →
Edzard Ernst
@EdzardErnst · X

30 years ago: Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds https://t.co/rwd67pezoH via @edzardernst

Dec 28, 2020 · 4 likes · 19,674 followers View post →
El Ray !
@elray67 · X

Annals of Medicine clickbait got me: https://t.co/VjHD3WJYOD "It is concluded that regular sauna bathing probably reduces the incidence of common colds, but further studies are needed to prove this." I volunteer!

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citoyens japonais1984
@CitoyensJ · X

RT @Alzhacker: 6ヶ月間のサウナ入浴研究。25人のサウナ入浴グループと対照グループの比較。 サウナグループでは、一般的な風邪をひく頻度が3ヶ月後におよそ半分にまで減少した。 風邪をひく平均期間と平均重症度は、グループ間で有意な差は示されなかった。 https://…

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Alzhacker
@Alzhacker · X

6ヶ月間のサウナ入浴研究。25人のサウナ入浴グループと対照グループの比較。 サウナグループでは、一般的な風邪をひく頻度が3ヶ月後におよそ半分にまで減少した。 風邪をひく平均期間と平均重症度は、グループ間で有意な差は示されなかった。 https://t.co/AQbTGrGbC3

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Kevin Gate
@KGater94 · X

https://t.co/dwgl8NXy4n With 0.007% of the number of cases in the #UnitedStates

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@louie4me · X

Regular Sauna Bathing and the Incidence of Common Colds - PubMed ⁦.@ChrisCuomo ⁦@NYGovCuomo⁩ #COVID19 ask your doctor if this will help you look and sound

Mar 31, 2020 · 5,939 followers View post →
Jacob A. McKnight
@jmacnchz · X

@joerogan Sauna bathing may help fight coronavirus by stimulating the body's innate immune system. The innate immune system is stimulated by the increase of the body temperature. https://t.co/dSnv5tb2Kb

Mar 31, 2020 · 60 followers View post →
FIR Sauna
@RelaxFIRSauna · X

Ann Med. 1990;22(4):225-7. Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds. Abstract High morbidity of common colds means that their economic importance is considerable, with colds causing more loss of productivity than any other infection. https://t.co/khxhMmMoBC

Mar 5, 2020 · 629 followers View post →