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[https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/nov/13/massage-health-benefits by Sarah Sloat 13/11/2025 The Guardian] | [https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/nov/13/massage-health-benefits by Sarah Sloat 13/11/2025 The Guardian] | ||
In one study, researchers observed that 8.5% of Americans reported using massage for “overall health” in the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. However, definitions of health tend to vary widely, explains the study’s first author, Jeff Levin, an epidemiologist and distinguished professor at Baylor University. For instance, does it refer to physical health, mental health or both? That makes it tough to study, but may explain why it has such broad appeal, Levin explains. | In one study, researchers observed that 8.5% of Americans reported using massage for “overall health” in the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. However, definitions of health tend to vary widely, explains the study’s first author, Jeff Levin, an epidemiologist and distinguished professor at Baylor University. For instance, does it refer to physical health, mental health or both? That makes it tough to study, but may explain why it has such broad appeal, Levin explains. | ||
=====Benefits of massage therapy===== | |||
[https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/benefits-of-massage-therapy by Ivy Conrad 22/3/22 MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM] | |||
Massage used to only be available at high-end spas or health clubs. Some people viewed it as a luxury for the wealthy or a code word for illegal activities. Now massage is widely available and viewed as an important tool in promoting mental and physical health. | |||
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The magic touch: how healthy are massages actually?
by Sarah Sloat 13/11/2025 The Guardian
In one study, researchers observed that 8.5% of Americans reported using massage for “overall health” in the 2022 National Health Interview Survey. However, definitions of health tend to vary widely, explains the study’s first author, Jeff Levin, an epidemiologist and distinguished professor at Baylor University. For instance, does it refer to physical health, mental health or both? That makes it tough to study, but may explain why it has such broad appeal, Levin explains.
Benefits of massage therapy
by Ivy Conrad 22/3/22 MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM
Massage used to only be available at high-end spas or health clubs. Some people viewed it as a luxury for the wealthy or a code word for illegal activities. Now massage is widely available and viewed as an important tool in promoting mental and physical health.
