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- * A 70-year-old woman with pulmonary arterial hypertension struggled with exercise due to breathing difficulties, so she underwent three sessions of lower-leg bathing at 42°C, which improved her symptoms and allowed her to begin exercise therapy.
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The multifaceted benefits of passive heat therapies for extending the healthspan: A comprehensive review with a focus on Finnish sauna.
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