It's an age old practice that's having a moment right now. But is there anything to the health claims? Scientists say sauna is more than hot air.

On my second day in Finland, I rode the Helsinki Metro four stops out from the centre and emerged in suburbia – which, this being Finland, turned out to be a lovely island with parks and beaches.

The traditional Finnish sauna, which takes place in a heated and enclosed wooden room, is the most popular sauna experience worldwide and therefore is what many studies are based on regarding sauna's ...

As sauna bathing becomes a staple of wellness culture, scientists are trying to clarify whether the practice offers measurable health benefits.

What began thousands of years ago as a cultural bathing ritual has evolved into one of the most promising preventive health practices backed by modern research. Regular sauna use, the practice of ...

Bathing in a hot sauna causes a temporary rise and then fall in cortisol levels. Learn how sauna use impacts levels of this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But is the experience actually good for you, or are sauna health benefits just a load of hot air? We examined the existing sauna ...

John Sievers learns about kvass, the importance of both heat and cold, and why a donut is an important way to finish your experience.

A visit to the sauna is more than just relaxing; it seems to have real heart and cardiovascular benefits, as well. A group of researchers from the University of Eastern Finland—who previously found ...