Frequent sauna bathing keeps blood pressure in check
Frequent sauna bathing reduces the risk of elevated blood pressure, according to an extensive follow-up population-based study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. The risk of developing elevated blood pressure was nearly 50% lower among men who had a sauna 4–7 times a week compared to men who had a sauna only once a week. These findings were published recently in the American Journal of Hypertension. The same researchers have previously shown that frequent sauna bathing reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death, and cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Elevated blood
On Tuesday 19th September, after more than a month out on the Black Sea, the third year of the Black Sea MAP marine archaeological project ends. The main objective of the project has been to map the submerged submarine landscapes along the Bulgarian coast. The water level of the Black Sea has risen significantly since the end of the last ice age, and ancient shorelines can now be found down to a depth of more than 100 metres.
Caption 1: Screen shot of the 2000-year-old Roman wreck in 2000 metres water depth. The port side quarter rudder with its tiller still attached (Photo Johan
A record number of Finnish producers will be introducing premium products, stemming from the pure and untouched Arctic nature, at the Anuga Fair in Cologne, 7-11 October, 2017. The Food from Finland food and drinks pavilions will be showcasing innovative know-how that serves health-conscious and demanding consumer needs.Finland celebrates a century of independence in 2017. Amidst all the progress, some things have not changed: respect for clean nature and natural and pure food. According to the European Food Safety Authority, the purest food in Europe comes from Finland.
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