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  "textContent": "Heat therapy is hot right now. Saunas are popping up in more backyards and fitness centers. And heat is part of the constant conversation around optimizing health and wellness. But the idea of leveraging heat for better health is not new, according to University of Oregon human physiologist Christopher Minson. And it's certainly not just another internet fad, as heat therapy is grounded in science and offers many evidence-based benefits.",
  "title": "Heating up for health: Researcher weighs in on the science behind saunas and hot tubs"
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