Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°

Feeling nervous about going back to school is common for students of all ages—whether first graders or college co-eds. But some kids experience intense anxiety that goes far beyond school season jitters. Is your son or daughter affected? Depending on your child's age, he or she might simply be able to tell you how they're feeling. Or, you might notice warning signs in the weeks leading up to the new school season that indicate your child is feeling distressed, such as: Tantrums or emotional breakdowns when separating from caregivers Increased irritability and other mood changes "Unexplained"

Feeling nervous about going back to school is common for students of all ages—whether first graders or college co-eds. But some kids experience intense anxiety that goes far beyond school season jitters. Is your son or daughter affected? Depending on your child's age, he or she might simply be able to tell you how they're feeling. Or, you might notice warning signs in the weeks leading up to the new school season that indicate your child is feeling distressed, such as: Tantrums or emotional breakdowns when separating from caregivers Increased irritability and other mood changes "Unexplained"

Feeling nervous about going back to school is common for students of all ages—whether first graders or college co-eds. But some kids experience intense anxiety that goes far beyond school season jitters. Is your son or daughter affected? Depending on your child's age, he or she might simply be able to tell you how they're feeling. Or, you might notice warning signs in the weeks leading up to the new school season that indicate your child is feeling distressed, such as: Tantrums or emotional breakdowns when separating from caregivers Increased irritability and other mood changes "Unexplained"

For adults over 60, the center’s three primary care physicians are all experienced geriatricians, specially trained to provide care for an aging population.

For adults over 60, the center’s three primary care physicians are all experienced geriatricians, specially trained to provide care for an aging population.

I met Jennifer Hammonds, LCSW, when I was in high school in West Frankfort, Ill., through her work on SIU School of Medicine’s Care-A-Van – a school health clinic on wheels that serves high schools in rural southern Illinois, including my alma mater. This is an edited version of our conversation about funding battles, the pandemic’s effects on issues mental and material and the overlooked importance of high-quality adolescent health care. - Olivia Weeks What’s a Care-A-Van? About 16 years ago our Carbondale area residency program director for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s