According to a Guardian article on saunas and baths, science has now supported an idea that dates to the ancient Greeks: that soaking in hot water is good for health. The outlet's summary of the piece says "Now science has proved it," according to the text available for this report.

The Guardian wrote that the wellness industry is booming at a time when many people feel overwhelmed, overstretched and over-reliant on screens. The outlet said spa facilities have become increasingly popular places to rest the body and mind, with saunas in particular drawing attention as options for rest.

The headline of the Guardian piece contrasts saunas with baths, asking readers whether they have heard of a bath. The outlet's framing presents the bath as something many readers may not have considered, while the saunas it describes are the more widely discussed option in its account of the wellness market.

The summary does not name the scientific study or studies that the outlet says support the link, and it does not identify the researchers, participants, water temperatures or specific health effects. It also does not say whether the research was published in a peer-reviewed journal. The summary is cut off mid-sentence, so the rest of the article is not available. As a result, this report does not independently confirm the scientific claim beyond what The Guardian stated.

The piece is credited to Lucy Knight and appears under the outlet's lifestyle section, according to its web address. The Guardian's article is the only source for this report.

Sources: The Guardian: Yes, saunas are great - but have you heard of this amazing thing called a bath?.