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<p>The main differences between saunas and steam rooms are the temperature and humidity levels. A traditional Finnish sauna is heated to a temperature between 40°C and 90°C with a humidity of around 10%. The temperature in a steam room is usually between 45°C and 50°C with 100% humidity.</p>

health and wellbeing

Some like it hot — the benefits of sauna and steam

Adding a sauna or steam room ritual to your weekly routine could reap lots of health rewards

<p>Ultra-processed foods are often convenient, cheap, and hyper-palatable (Alamy/PA)</p>

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What exactly is a UPF and how bad are they?

<p>Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as sugary cereals, ready meals and fizzy drinks has been linked to poor mental health and a greater risk of dying from heart issues, according to a study. Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire</p>

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Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of poor mental health and death

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6 things to watch if you're concerned about your heart health

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Prof Luke O’Neill: The viciousness of anti-vaxxers surprises me - but a lot of them are just frightened

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Sheesh! Doner kebab survives attempt to skewer it on health grounds

Here's how to keep your heart healthy all year round

Are you the one in four who will develop heart disease in their lifetime? Are you considering resolutions for the new year when the mince pies are eaten and the party nights are over? Here’s how to take care of your heart health.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2016

Natural health with Megan Sheppard: Heart palpitations and cracked lips

Megan Sheppard gives her advice on treating heart palpitations and cracked lips.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Dentists seek to warn of medical conditions

Dentists want to play a key role in signalling serious medical conditions in patients.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

Report finds Irish farmers highly susceptible to cardiovascular disease

A new study from the Irish Heart Foundation has found that almost 80% of Irish farmers had four or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Tue, 19 May, 2015

Having a sauna can save your life, say Finnish researchers

A sauna does more than build up a sweat. It can be a lifesaver, research says. Middle-aged men who take frequent saunas are less likely to die from heart conditions than those who do not, scientists have found.

Tue, 24 Feb, 2015