Is it possible to make a DIY sauna at home? In the Nordic countries, over half the population reportedly boast their own home saunas—in fact, there are more saunas than people in Finland. In other ...
Two dermatologists explain how saunas and sweating can benefit your skin and also caution what skin types and conditions ...
The rise of mobile saunas is also closely tied to the increased popularity of cold plunges and cold-water swimming. Typically ...
After several months, I was able to focus on a few top picks. This list will be updated as we continue further testing, but our top pick for the best sauna overall for 2025 is the Redwood Outdoors ...
“Finnish saunas are usually wood-burning or electrically heated, and in those, the air gets much hotter—usually 150 to 212 degrees,” says Melissa Young, MD, a certified functional medicine ...
Wood burning remains a significant source of fine particle pollution in the Helsinki metropolitan area, producing nearly ...
Contemporary sweat baths reflect the country’s architectural past — and propose a future in which simple, sustainable ...
Typically heated to around 70-95C, the most "traditional" sauna is a wood-burning one, but there are also infrared saunas that warm your body to a more "tolerable" temperature. For a long time ...