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S.F. is embracing saunas and cold plunges. Are they actually good for you? - San Francisco Chronicle

Published by San Francisco Chronicle By Erin Allday · 16 August 2026 at 14:16
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S.F. is embracing saunas and cold plunges. Are they actually good for you? - San Francisco Chronicle
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San Franciscans are increasingly turning to heat and cold for wellness and longevity, even as researchers continue to sort out which health claims hold up.

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