# Does Heat Therapy Improve Health?  Sauna Science with Bill Gifford

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Podcast: [HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-flashes-cool-topics-696264)
Published: 2026-05-27T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://hotflashescooltopics.podbean.com/e/does-heat-therapy-improve-health-sauna-science-with-bill-gifford/
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## Resource

This week’s podcast guest is Bill Gifford, bestselling author and science journalist. He joins us to discuss his new book, HOTWIRED: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger, and the groundbreaking research on heat therapy, sauna benefits, and human performance. Drawing from cutting edge research in evolutionary biology, thermal physiology, longevity, and mental health, Bill explains how sauna use and targeted heat exposure may support cardiovascular health, improve recovery, boost resilience, enhance mood, and even promote a longer lifespan. He also breaks down the connection between heat training, stress adaptation, and the body’s natural survival mechanisms. This conversation uncovers how heat therapy, sauna bathing, and controlled environmental stress may help optimize health, performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com HOTWIRED: LInk Find Out More! Website http://hotflashescooltopics.com Mail hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Facebook : www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/ Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here’s How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on…

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