Hans Rocha-Eisemann
Dutch social psychologist based in Grenoble who researches social thermoregulation and authored Heartwarming, How Our Inner Thermostat Made Us Human, exploring temperature's role in social behavior and language.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 24min
Sweat More, Live Longer? The Case for Heat.
Hans Rocha-Eisemann, a social psychologist who studies how temperature shapes behavior and language. Bill Gifford, a health writer exploring heat, saunas, and longevity. They discuss how sweating enabled human endurance. They cover sauna links to lower mortality and heat-triggered cellular repair. They explore heat’s role in mood, social bonding, and cultural practices.
