University of Eastern Finland news

Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in children, calling into question the foundation for all past and ... More

Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school years, while also having better diets and spending more time ... More

Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for leisure, sauna bathing may be linked to several health benefits. A new report published in Mayo Clinic ... More

A new study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland suggests that frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia. In a 20-year ... More

A lack of physical activity among boys may result in them falling behind in reading and maths at school, according to new research. A study ... More

Men who use saunas regularly are protecting themselves from heart problems, according to a study by scientists from the University of Eastern Finland, whose work ... More

Higher levels of physical activity during boys' first three school years has been linked to improved academic performance, according to a new study published in ... More