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New study reveals hot water baths may help heart failure patients walk further—without medication.
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People with heart failure may be able to improve their endurance during exercise using hot water baths, according to recent research led by Griffith University.
The study found that after immersing the lower limbs in hot water for 45 minutes, the walking distance of participants increased by an average of 201 meters (659 feet).
Lead researcher Fergus O’Connor said the research highlights the potential of passive heating as a simple and non-pharmacological strategy to enhance exercise performance in people with heart failure.
