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@sunstarmoon I still use the library card for my old city for digital books since it was a much larger metropolitan area with a bigger selection, so I haven't gotten around to getting a local card. Maybe it is time to check it out.might be good to have a physical copy of a fiction book on hand...

@shield4 Yes I use almost exclusively overdrive! But my account is for the library in the city that I used to live in, which has a much larger selection of digital books. So I can't go to the local branch to get a physical book.. maybe time to have a card for both

@fvp I read almost exclusively using the Kindle app on my phone. I'll take my phone in there for 5-10 minutes before it starts to get real toasty. I'm pretty minimalist so I don't like owning paper books or magazines. I wonder if a Kindle Paperwhite could handle the heat.

@dyydxx DRP is my fav!

@lambkisses The saunas here (US) are mostly dry, but around the same temperature range. Loved hearing your experience! I love countries where saunasand bathing are part of the culture. When I visited Japan we went to so many onsen. I think the social aspect would help but I prefer to workout...

@jazzforchrist I tried that before but bounced off. I will try again, I would love to experience what you're talking about.

@eyelovesjesus That's a good idea, it's not something I do now but maybe something I could try since I wanted to do that more and don't have a good time in my day for it.

@mtouch Dr. Rhonda Patrick, who wrote that PDF, did a podcast episode about this topic and she said that yes it is the heat that activates this effect so a steam room would have the same effect as long as you are reaching the same temperature for as much time.

in case you weren't aware, spending 20 minutes or more in the sauna several times a week has immense health benefits including fitness recovery and improved cardiovascular health. This paper by Dr. Rhonda Patrick goes into it at length if you are curious. Suffice to say that I am convinced...