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What happens to the immune system after 30 minutes in a sauna
A new study from Finland found that 30 minutes in a sauna rapidly increase levels of white blood cells.
Finland announces 100-year study to uncover why Finns are so happy
Just 30 minutes of sauna time tied to a sharper immune response
Eurovision Song Contest oddsmakers predict Israel will win televoting again this year
Finland's president defends decisions to buy Israeli arms, not recognize Palestinian state
Stubb said the time was not right to recognize a Palestinian state, even though its Nordic neighbors, Sweden, Iceland, and most recently Norway, have done so.
Researchers in Finland, US say adjustments, flexibility are necessary to live without smartphone
In a world where more and more services and social interaction are based on mobile apps, a smartphone has become close to a necessity.
Yair Netanyahu's sauna use: Are saunas good for health?
The prime minister's son in Miami enjoys time in the sauna with security guards. Are there health benefits to using a sauna? Dr. Itay Gal provides insights.
Sixth-grader killed in Finnish school shooting, police say, child suspect held
The shooting took place at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb of the capital Helsinki, which has around 800 pupils from first to ninth grade and a staff of 90 people.
Finnish Airline will start weighing people before flights
Taking accurate weight measurements can increase passenger safety on flights.
UK, Italy, and Finland join US in defunding UNRWA amid October 7 probe
The Palestinian foreign ministry criticized what it described as an Israeli campaign against UNRWA, and the Hamas terrorist group condemned the termination of employee contracts.
Turkey approves Sweden's NATO membership bid after 20-month delay
Hungary's approval is also needed for Sweden to join NATO
Finland to sign defense pact with US
The agreement with the United States is aimed at allowing swift military access and aid to Finland in case of conflict, officials said ahead of the announcement.
Boost your vocabulary throughout your life – not just in school – to become a better reader
Vocabulary is something you have to work on your whole life, stressed Sigmundsson. “We have to work on our vocabulary from birth, throughout our school years, and really our whole lives.”
This Finnish Jew wore a dress with names of Israeli hostages to Independence Day ball
Yaron is currently a member of the European Jewish Congress Executive representing Finland.
