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The hot spot: World Sauna Congress convenes in Oslo as global interest skyrockets

NPR | By Will Stone,
Scott Simon
Published September 26, 2026 at 4:37 AM PDT

At the World Sauna Congress in Oslo, NPR's Will Stone covers how scientists and enthusiasts are exploring heat exposure as a growing global trend to boost wellbeing and fight social isolation.

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