研究發(fā)現(xiàn)：經(jīng)常蒸桑拿能有效預(yù)防老年癡呆癥

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　　Visiting the sauna regularly could reduce the risk of dementia,， a new study has found,。

　　一項最新研究發(fā)現(xiàn)，經(jīng)常蒸桑拿可以降低患上癡呆癥的風(fēng)險,。

　　Scientists at the University of East Finland followed more than 2,，000 middle-aged men for 20 years to find out what factors influenced how many developed cognitive problems in later life。

　　東芬蘭大學(xué)的研究人員對2000多名中年男子進行了長達20年的跟蹤研究,，以揭示哪些因素會對他們晚年的認(rèn)知問題產(chǎn)生影響,。

　　They found that those who used the sauna between four and seven times a week were 66 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia during the study period compared with those taking a sauna just once a week or less。

　　他們發(fā)現(xiàn),，在研究期間,，相比每周只蒸1次桑拿甚至頻率更低的人，每周蒸4到7次桑拿的人被診斷患上癡呆癥的幾率要低66%,。

　　It is the first time that anyone has found a link between sauna use and dementia although previous studies have shown that regular use reduces the risk of dying from all causes and seems to improve heart health,。

　　這是人們第一次發(fā)現(xiàn)蒸桑拿與預(yù)防癡呆癥之間有關(guān)聯(lián),，不過，此前有研究表明,，經(jīng)常蒸桑拿可以降低各種疾病的死亡幾率,，并且對心臟健康有改善效果。

　　Professor Jari Laukkaben,， the study leader,， said that sauna bathing may protect both the heart and memory in similar ways。

　　領(lǐng)導(dǎo)此項研究的杰瑞·路卡本教授表示,，蒸桑拿對心臟和記憶力的保護機制可能是類似的,。

　　“It is known that cardiovascular health affects the brain as well，” he said,。 “The sense of well-being and relaxation experience during sauna-bathing may also play a role,。”

　　他說：“心血管健康也影響大腦,，這已經(jīng)是公認(rèn)的了,。蒸桑拿給人以舒服、放松感,，這也能起到一定作用,�,！�

　　Dr Clare Walton,， Research Manager at the Alzheimer‘s Society said： “With dementia now the biggest killer across England and Wales， finding ways to reduce the risk of developing the condition is a top priority,。

　　阿茨海默癥協(xié)會的調(diào)研經(jīng)理克萊爾·沃爾頓博士表示：“癡呆癥已是整個英格蘭和威爾士的最大殺手,，設(shè)法降低癡呆癥的風(fēng)險是重中之重�,！�

　　“Saunas are thought to improve circulation and reduce blood pressure,， both of which could go some way to reducing your risk of getting dementia。

　　“桑拿被認(rèn)為可改善血液循環(huán),、降低血壓,，這兩者可能在一定程度上降低患老年癡呆癥的風(fēng)險�,！�

　　“Currently the best evidence to reduce the risk of dementia is to exercise regularly,， eat a healthy， balanced diet and avoid smoking,�,！�

　　“現(xiàn)在要降低患病率，目前已證實的辦法就是經(jīng)常鍛煉,、健康飲食以及不吸煙,�,！�(外研社)