new delhi regular tub bathing is linked to a lower risk of death from heart disease and stroke according to a study which says a warm bath may have effects similar to exercise on blood flow to the bloodpumping organ the findings said a higher dose may be better for cardiovascular health with a daily hot bath seemingly more protective than a once or twice weekly one we found frequent tub bathing was associated with a lower risk of hypertension suggesting that a beneficial effect of tub bathing on risk of cardiovascular disease may in part be due to a reduced risk of developing hypertension the researcher from osaka university japan said the scientists said having a bath is associated with good sleep quality and better selfrated health but said its not clear what its long term impact might be on cardiovascular disease risk