The Checkup: Why Science Says You Should Spend More Time in the Sauna

And more healthy reads to start your day.

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• A new study shows that upping your weekly sauna sessions could help your heart health. So, take that advice and run with it, people! [Men’s Health]

• This quote about why Lena Dunham exercises is pretty darn brilliant. She says, “It ain’t about the ass, it’s about the brain.” Hear, hear. [POPSUGAR Fitness]

• And speaking of butts, here, the best butt exercise ever. [Refinery29]

• This neuroscientist shaved her head then drew all over, all so we could get a better picture (literally!) of how the brain works. [Science of Us]

• Nine things you thought were vegetarian — like beer and wine — but aren’t. [Prevention]

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