Frequent Sauna Use Capable of Lowering Dementia Risk, Major Study Finds

Do you have time for a “schvitz” a few times a month? Frequent sauna use is capable of lowering an individual’s risk of dementia, according to a recent study.

The findings, published in the National Library of Medicine, found that people who visited a sauna 9-12 times a month, compared with those who went fewer than 4 times a month, had a 19% reduced risk of dementia by the end of the study.

In addition to combating dementia, regular sauna use is capable of:

• Reduced risk of psychosis
• Increased vitality
• Improve social functioning in older adults

However, experts warn that too much heat exposure can drastically affect the brain’s reaction time.

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Disability Benefits for Dementia in Canada

Dementia can have a profound impact on an individual’s ability to perform their job duties — even with appropriate treatment.

For Canadians who can’t work due to this debilitating condition, short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) benefits can provide a crucial financial lifeline.

How These Benefits Help

• STD: Provides temporary financial support for individuals unable to perform their job duties.
• LTD: Offers income replacement for individuals unable to return to work for an extended period of time.

To qualify for STD or LTD benefits, medical documentation is essential to demonstrate how your condition prevents you from working.

Sadly, insurance companies often deny legitimate LTD claims — including in cases involving dementia — adding unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation.

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Claim Denied? Contact Us

If your insurance company prevented you from accessing disability benefits for dementia, or another medical condition, connect with an experienced disability lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Our compassionate team regularly resolves issues involving STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance, and mortgage insurance claims.

We’ve helped countless Canadians secure the compensation they’re owed. Contact us today for a FREE disability consultation.