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A new industry-sponsored research study is under way to determine the health benefits of soaking in warm water.
Dr. Bruce Becker and his team at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., recently were awarded a $322,000 grant from the National Swimming Pool Foundation and 12 industry manufacturers. The research will focus on the physiological effects of immersion in hot water.
Some scientific reports already suggest that water immersion may benefit cardiac, respiratory and circulatory systems while aiding in stress reduction.
With this study, researchers hope to explore what significant differences or additional benefits might exist for warm water.
"If more people know that hot tubs can contribute to a healthier and longer life, then the people who build and supply those products will have a more prosperous future," said Thomas Lachocki, Ph.D., CEO of NSPF in ...