Baths and bathing have been such a huge part of human health that there’s a bathing tradition on every continent; Scandinavians take plunges in cool water after time in a sauna, while the Roman love for baths gave birth to huge bathing complexes with under floor heating and a range of temperatures, some of which are still standing today.
Nowadays, however, hot baths in one guise or another are largely prescribed for relaxation and getting a bit of time for yourself.