As mentioned, infrared saunas use light waves to heat your body. Unlike traditional saunas, they work with lower, more ...

My guest today is Joel Linnainmäki. He’s a research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, where his work ...

Kristin Ziemke reacts to the cold after climbing out of the lake on Friday at Kiln at Navy Pier Marina. “It’s very healthy to do,” Ziemke said. “Also, Chicago winters are so long and you have to find ...

The Almost Heaven View isn’t cheap or simple. After building and using it year-round, here’s the honest verdict.

Despite little to no daylight — plus months of frigid temperatures — people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic ...

With a bundle of birch leaves as my pillow, I’m in my swimsuit, lying face down on a makeshift massage table in a 180-degree ...

At the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki, a brand-new exhibition, Aalto Design -- Shapes of Wellbeing, will open in June 2026. The exhibition explores how Aalto's design philosophy fostered ...

Perhaps it’s the chilly weather this month, but there’s just something so appealing about a sauna. Hanna Tikkanen Merk, board ...

A local couple is hoping to bring a new method of rest and relaxation to Arlington: Finnish saunas. Entrepreneurs Steven and ...

From New York to Minnesota to California, Nordic-style public floating saunas are on the rise—and they’re just what your ...