Sauna and Exercise Together Are Great for Health
Data from a long-term observational study in Finland show a stunning association of sauna bathing with a lowered risk of Alzheimer’s and other memory diseases. The more frequently you sauna, the lower your risk. We interviewed Prof. Jari Laukkanen, a principal researcher in the study, from the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, to get […]
February 27, 2017Celebrate nature; hop in the sauna.
The first day of spring is exactly one month from today! And when thinking about spring, what probably immediately comes to mind for many people are all the natural wonders of the season. The traditional Finnish sauna is one way to celebrate nature. When it’s damp and rainy, stand outside and enjoy the lingering warmth […]
February 20, 2017In the sauna with the one you love
Happy Valentine’s Day! Want to show your significant other how much you love him or her? Set aside some quality time with them in the sauna. Taking time out for a sauna is like drawing a line between you and the ceaseless demands of everyday living. It’s intentional time, an opportunity to disconnect and recharge. […]
February 13, 2017Why you need a sauna this winter
Oh, February. The month when spring is so close and yet so far away. (In fact, a 2005 Gallup poll reveals that very, very few rank it as their favorite month in the year.) If you’ve just about had it with winter and are thinking of making your escape south, a sauna might be just […]
February 6, 2017
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