Finland & Wellness: A new Finnish study challenges “sauna norms,” arguing that humidity may be just as crucial as heat for health benefits, adding fuel to the debate over how to get the most from sauna sessions. Health Research: Researchers report “microscopic exit doors” in the brain’s lining that help clear toxic proteins and cerebrospinal fluid; they also show intranasal treatment can restore clearance in aged mice, pointing to potential future approaches for age-related brain problems. Women’s Health & Metabolic Risk: New reporting highlights that type 2 diabetes is rising fast among younger women in England, with experts warning it can progress more quickly when it starts earlier. Medical Access: Portugal is set to keep new Alzheimer drugs without state subsidies after a regulator said they don’t add enough therapeutic value, raising concerns about unequal access. Recovery Trends: Infrared saunas are being marketed for post-workout recovery, but experts say the science is still limited and mixed on whether they truly speed recovery. Community & Lifestyle: In eastern Finland, a smoke sauna tradition continues with volunteers heating the sauna for hours each week—an example of wellness rooted in local “talkoohenki.”