Hot water immersion: a (not so) new therapy for the primary and secondary prevention of hypertension?

Overview of attention for article published in Journal of Applied Physiology, December 2025

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Could a warm bath help lower your blood pressure? This review from JAPPL highlights evidence that regular hot water immersion (~39–40°C) can lower systolic BP—approaching effects seen with first-line medications. Read more: https://ow.ly/a1lb50Yhn3U APS …

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