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The hot spot: World Sauna Congress convenes in Oslo as global interest skyrockets

NPR | By Will Stone,

Scott Simon

Published September 26, 2026 at 7:37 AM EDT

At the World Sauna Congress in Oslo, NPR's Will Stone covers how scientists and enthusiasts are exploring heat exposure as a growing global trend to boost wellbeing and fight social isolation.

Will Stone

Scott Simon

Scott Simon is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

See stories by Scott Simon