Can going to saunas four times a week save you from a severe heart attack? Researchers says YES. In this video, we discuss the history and health benefits of saunas with Lassi A Liikkanen, author of the Amazon bestseller "The Secrets of Finnish Sauna Design". Lassi is also a renowned expert in the construction of saunas and takes us through Finland’s history and present state of sauna development and innovation. If you're interested in learning more about saunas, this is the perfect video for you! Keynotes: 00:00 Coming Up 00:15 Introduction 01:34 Lassi’s journey into sauna research 03:25 Health benefits of saunas 06:28 Are people always naked in Finnish saunas? 08:50 Key aspects while designing the ideal sauna 13:21 Types of heaters commonly used and why 16:19 Do electric heaters really emit negative ions? 19:03 Are the Finnish outraged about the protest against wood-burning heaters? 22:42 Quick Fire question round with Lassi about saunas 29:28 Is everyone slowly acknowledging the benefits of sauna? 31:47 Main difference between a good sauna and a bad sauna 33:42 How to ensure good ventilation in a sauna? 36:09 Lassi’s opinion on infrared and hybrid saunas 37:55 Common misconceptions about infrared saunas 39:41 Finland’s current state of sauna development and innovation 41:34 Discussing Lassi’s sauna hat 43:02 Lassi’s advice to people who want to visit saunas 45:18 Where can people find more about Lassi 46:11 Three tips for a happy, healthy and meaningful life Connect with Lassi A. Liikkanen Twitter: https://twitter.com/lassial LinkedIn: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/lassial Resources Website: https://saunologia.fi/