Perhaps it’s the chilly weather this month, but there’s just something so appealing about a sauna. Hanna Tikkanen Merk, board ...

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Frequent sauna baths may help you live longer, a study of Finnish men suggests. It would be welcome news if proven true - in Finland where hot, dry saunas are commonplace, and for ...

Finland, known as the happiest country in the world, has a secret that the rest of the globe has neglected to discover and eagerly pursue. It's a staple of Finnish culture — a way of being — and it's ...

The Finnish tradition of a sauna followed by a plunge into icy water or a roll in the snow is spreading around the world. What does science say about the claimed health benefits? Sometimes I wonder ...

DULUTH — By the time talk turned to the legend of the sauna elf, nothing could have surprised me. Frank Eld, dressed in the traditional dress of Finland's Pohjanmaa region, speaks at the FinnFest ...

Finnish researchers have a health tip for middle-aged men: To stay alive, spend more time in the sauna. A 20-year study led by scientists from the University of Eastern Finland found that frequent ...

Saunas, for the most part and for legions of adults, enjoy a warm reputation as being good for you. And a recent study of Finnish men and women seems to add more credence to sauna's health benefits, ...

There’s a lot to love about a spa experience, whether you’re indulging in some much-needed self-care, taking time to rest and relax or spending time with friends or family members. However, spa trips ...

Rochester, MN, August 1, 2018 - Sauna bathing is an activity used for the purposes of pleasure, wellness, and relaxation. Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for pleasure, sauna bathing may ...