HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. In a 20-year follow-up, men taking a ...

Contemporary sweat baths reflect the country’s architectural past — and propose a future in which simple, sustainable buildings can still be sublime. The lowest and coolest area in traditional Finnish ...

Thermal stress — both cold exposure and heat exposure, eg, through sauna bathing — has beneficial health outcomes. Data suggest that sauna bathing may help regulate blood pressure and reduce mortality ...

Saunas are no longer confined to Scandinavia. According to iForm, the practice is now one of Europe’s fastest-growing wellness trends, prompting researchers to examine whether the tradition’s ...

Frequent heat exposure from sauna use throughout the week is associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a first-of-its-kind study by researchers at the University ...