This hobby is white-hot. Turns out a well-loved relaxation practice isn’t just good for heart health — it may also help the human body defend against nasty pathogens and diseases. This week, a team of Finnish scientists released findings showing that just 30 minutes in a sauna — paired with a quick, cooling shower halfway through … Read more
Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce was stripped of her title on Thursday, weeks after competing at the Miss Universe pageant over a racially charged social media post. Dzafce, 22, posed for a photo pulling the corners of her eyes with the caption “kiinalaisenkaa syömäs,” which roughly translates to “eating with a Chinese person,” in a social … Read more
If you call a major airline with details about a bomb on board a plane, the reaction will be swift. Such was the case on August 24, 2014. American Airlines flight 362, going from Dallas to San Diego, was diverted to Phoenix by US Air Force jets after word came of an alleged explosive on … Read more
Forget pole dancing — the hottest Scandinavian exercise trend is pole walking. Originally developed as summer training for cross-country skiers in Finland, Nordic walking uses specially designed poles with glove-like straps to help propel the body forward with each step. This unique technique recruits the arms, shoulders, chest and core while reducing strain on the … Read more
Talk about pour decisions. While the effects of partying late into the night may not be apparent in your 20s, a new study out of Finland suggests that all that revelry finally catches up to you at 36. Researchers advise that the decade between 36 and 46 is a critical time for shaping future health, … Read more
What’s the secret to happiness? If you ask a Finn, it might just start with an outdoor hike followed by a cold plunge. Finland has once again clinched the top spot on the World Happiness Report — for the eighth year in a row — leaving the rest of us to wonder what kind of … Read more
For the eighth year running, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world in new rankings published today. Based on the World Happiness Report‘s data, they’re leaps and bounds happier than the US, which dropped to 24th place — the lowest ever. What makes Finland markedly happier than even its Nordic neighbors is … Read more
Finland is named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday. Other Nordic countries are also once again at the top of the happiness rankings in the annual report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. Besides Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden remain the top … Read more
Santa Claus is alive and well and living in Finland. The so-called “happiest” country on earth has a magical tradition that lifts spirits all over the world — a post office where wishful letter writers are promised a direct line to jolly old St. Nick 365 days a year. Taxpayer-funded and located at the Santa Claus … Read more
Got a lot on your mind to work out? Maybe last week’s workout is to blame. A new study reports that our brains do not respond to daily life in immediate, isolated bursts — instead, the effects of sleep, exercise, heart rate and mood can linger on our minds for over two weeks. Researchers from … Read more
A man swapped life in the US to live on a $31k island in Finland — for “less than a house deposit”. Oliver Russell, 24, who is half American and half Finnish would spend every summer in Finland visiting his friends and family. After growing up in Laguna Beach, California, US, and moving to Fort … Read more
It turns out that wealth may not buy good health. A new, large study out of Finland suggests that people with good jobs have a greater genetic risk for cancer, especially breast and prostate cancers. These findings challenge the long-held belief that people struggling with poverty are more likely to have higher rates of cancer. … Read more
She’s telling critics to hold their horses. A “hobby horser” – who gallops and jumps hurdles with the children’s stick toy – fired back at critics who dissed the activity as “easy” in a video that has since gone viral. “‘Hobbyhorsing is not a sport, it’s easy and everyone can do that’ . . . … Read more
This news is nothing to cell-ebrate. Some teen girls are clocking more than five hours a day on their smartphones — most are likely addicted to social media, a fixation that has been tied to poorer health and wellbeing, new research from Finland finds. “The implications of nearly six hours of daily smartphone use and … Read more
Women who go into menopause before 40 are four times more likely to die young from cancer — and twice as likely to die young of heart disease or something else, a new study from Finland has found. However, the researchers say that using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for more than six months can cut … Read more
All the cool people will be going there this summer. Scandinavia and other chillier parts of Europe are experiencing a dramatic increase in June to August travel — and it’s all driven by a desire to escape sizzling temperatures that have become the norm in popular destinations like Paris and Rome, experts say. During the warm … Read more
The truth is out there. People from the southwestern US to Scandinavia and the far reaches of Eastern Europe posted footage of an unidentified flying object they saw mysteriously coasting overhead in a spiral pattern Thursday evening. “Completely clear skies, and I see a super blurry white light (no flashes like a plane), coming straight … Read more
If you’re happy and you know it, move to Finland. Gallup released the 2024 World Happiness Report and it turns out young people in the United States and Western Europe are becoming less satisfied with their lives. The report, which was conducted over a three-year period, surveyed more than 100,000 people in 143 countries who … Read more
Is ignorance bliss? Psychological researchers in Finland have created an assessment to help measure an individual’s commitment to principles of social justice and made some surprising findings across the Finnish population — including a negative correlation between progressive ideals and levels of happiness. Their findings, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, suggest other Western … Read more
It’s 2024, which means February 29 made the calendar cut this go-round, making it a Leap Year. A rare, storied and wondrous addition to Pisces season, read on to learn more about the history, astrology, numerology, and superstitions that surround Leap Day. Why is there a Leap Day every 4 years? It gets math-y, folks. … Read more