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Wellbeing

A Finnish dose of good health via apps
Tiina Zilliacus, Gajatri Studios, Yoga Retreat, Nelli Lähteenmäki, Health Puzzle, YOU app, wellbeing games, Helsinki, Finland
Business & innovationWellbeing

A Finnish dose of good health via apps

We meet two Finnish women who are creating health apps and wellbeing games that pave the way for an active lifestyle.

Tagged in TechnologyWellbeing
Finnish apps share fitness online
Finnish, Finland, HeiaHeia, Golf GameBook, Nokia Sports Tracker, Moves, Mikko Ilonen, Mikko Manerus, Kalle Vainola, Jussi Räisänen, Olli Oksanen, fitness, sports apps, startups, social media, Facebook, Twitter
Life & societySports

Finnish apps share fitness online

We talk to a few Finnish companies that are way ahead of the pack in connecting fitness with apps and social media.

Tagged in SportsWellbeing
Free to explore Finland’s great outdoors
Everyman’s Right, berries, mushrooms, hiking, skiing, nature, camping, wilderness, Finland
Life & societyEnvironment

Free to explore Finland’s great outdoors

Anyone may roam the Finnish countryside freely, no matter who owns the land, thanks to the concept of every person’s right.

Tagged in EnvironmentNatureTravelWellbeing
Finnish vocal miracle still strong at 80
Ritva Auvinen, Finnish soprano, opera star, 80 years old, Finland
Arts & cultureMusic

Finnish vocal miracle still strong at 80

Legendary soprano Ritva Auvinen, 80, continues to delight opera-goers. What’s the key to the Auvinen vocal miracle?

Tagged in MusicWellbeing
Vegetarian inroads into Christmas dinner
ChristmasCuisine

Vegetarian inroads into Christmas dinner

Vegetarian cooks are helping nontraditional foods compete with ham for a place in Finnish Christmas banquets.

Tagged in CuisineFoodWellbeing
Alternative Christmas gifts on the rise
ChristmasModern Christmas

Alternative Christmas gifts on the rise

Tired of giving friends and family “just more stuff”? Buy gifts in their name for people in need, through a charity.

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Newsweek: Finland is best in the world
Life & societySociety

Newsweek: Finland is best in the world

With the whole world to choose from, what is the best place to live? Finland, says Newsweek.

Tagged in SocietyWellbeing
Finland: The frontrunner in sports and fitness
Life & societySports

Finland: The frontrunner in sports and fitness

It’s hard to imagine Finland without sports and exercise – keeping fit and active is second nature to the Finns.

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