Finnish politicians have long used saunas, relaxed but exposing, as an ideal setting for hard talks, a practice known as ...

Long embraced in Finland where nearly every home contains a sauna, this heat therapy tradition is gaining scientific recognition for its potential role in heart disease prevention, the leading ...

Not long ago, the group was performing at birthday parties and in town halls of their home region ... make up about 5 percent of Finland’s population — and to sauna enthusiasts.