Simple nature-based activities can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve mental health—no wilderness or special gear required.

Research shows that spending time in nature can improve our mood and ability to focus Observing nature — even something as simple as indoor plants — can increase feelings of humanization toward others ...

Many of us know that being outside feels good. Maybe it’s for a short walk to the store. Maybe for a hike at a nearby mountain. Or maybe spending time at the beach with loved ones for a holiday. But ...

An hour of brisk walking in the forest, on the beach, or in a green park reduces stress hormones, improves mood and makes exercise easier to enjoy. These findings from a new study by researchers at ...

There's no question that being in nature is good for well-being. Research shows that experiencing nature and listening to natural sounds can relax us.

It sounded more like a lark than a scientific study when a handful of Japanese researchers set out to discover whether something special--and clinically ...

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