Here’s some news that is sure to warm the hearts of Minnesota’s sauna-lovers: Researchers have found that regular sauna bathing — Finnish-style — is associated with living longer, at least among men.

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Christopher and Julie Rice sat naked in the sauna, sweating in its 180-degree heat. In the crisp air outside, they then played a few hands of cribbage and noshed on pickles and ...

For years, British bathers have looked longingly at cities like Oslo and Helsinki with their buoyant waterfronts offering swim spots and saunas. Why, oh why, with our long, dark, cold winters, do we ...

It was easy to see why Finland has been branded the happiest country in the world for almost a decade after a visit to its second city, Tampere. Finland is famous for many things; having the world's ...

Christopher and Julie Rice sat naked in the sauna, sweating in its 180-degree heat. In the crisp air outside, they then played a few hands of cribbage and noshed on pickles and smoked fish. Steam rose ...