Reclaiming Calm: Nature's Role in Post-Pandemic Life

Dive into the transformative power of nature in our post-pandemic world. Discover how green spaces can be the balm for modern stresses and a path to renewed well-being.

Dive into the transformative power of nature in our post-pandemic world. Discover how green spaces can be the balm for modern stresses and a path to renewed well-being.

Nature's Reset: Enhancing Mental Clarity and Focus

Enhance mental clarity and well-being through the synergy of ancient wisdom and modern science.

Enhance mental clarity and well-being through the synergy of ancient wisdom and modern science.

Mindfulness for Beginners

There are some easy ways to bring the benefits of mindfulness practice into your life.

There are some easy ways to bring the benefits of mindfulness practice into your life.

Stand Up Straight, Your Neurons Are Watching

Don't slouch! How well you walk and talk is affected by neurons in your spinal cord that detect fluid movement related to posture.

Don't slouch! How well you walk and talk is affected by neurons in your spinal cord that detect fluid movement related to posture.

Spending Time or Stealing Time: What Do You Want to Do Now?

Personal Perspective: Your day is full of things to do. You can either spend your time "wisely" or steal a moment for yourself.

Personal Perspective: Your day is full of things to do. You can either spend your time "wisely" or steal a moment for yourself.

Outdoor Exercise May Be More Effective Than Indoor

It turns out my mom was right all along. Growing up, she would always tell me to get outside and do stuff. Now, cognitive research supports her in ways I never considered.

It turns out my mom was right all along. Growing up, she would always tell me to get outside and do stuff. Now, cognitive research supports her in ways I never considered.

Reigniting Passion

Passion in long term relationships often subsides or disappears. Here are some suggestions for re-igniting the flame.

Passion in long term relationships often subsides or disappears. Here are some suggestions for re-igniting the flame.

Photo Snapshots as Therapy: A Mindfulness Hack?

Simple methods for brief meditation and mindfulness built into our busy days can help empower us to emphasize self-care and mental health.

Simple methods for brief meditation and mindfulness built into our busy days can help empower us to emphasize self-care and mental health.

The Wonders of Awe

Awe binds humans to their environments and to each other in extraordinary ways. An expert on this complex emotion explains how.

Awe binds humans to their environments and to each other in extraordinary ways. An expert on this complex emotion explains how.

Feeling Sick, Tired or Tense? Try "Forest Bathing"

Have you been unhappy, anxious, or overwhelmed lately? If you live close to a natural area, you may be able to use the Japanese technique of "forest bathing" to feel better.

Have you been unhappy, anxious, or overwhelmed lately? If you live close to a natural area, you may be able to use the Japanese technique of "forest bathing" to feel better.

Walking Builds the Aging Brain’s Structure and Mental Acuity

The brain can restore and rejuvenate itself in people who move. Walking and dancing can build brain tissue and keep you sharp as you age.

The brain can restore and rejuvenate itself in people who move. Walking and dancing can build brain tissue and keep you sharp as you age.

Nature-Based Therapy at Work Is Linked to Reduced Stress

Recent research finds nature programs and forest bathing improve mood, reduce stress, and improve cognition.

Recent research finds nature programs and forest bathing improve mood, reduce stress, and improve cognition.

How Spending Time Outside Can Improve Your Mental Health

Need a break? Spending time outdoors can deliver a range of benefits.

Need a break? Spending time outdoors can deliver a range of benefits.

6 Surprising Health Benefits of Walking Through a Forest

Walking in the forest can help improve mood and reduce stress.

Walking in the forest can help improve mood and reduce stress.

The Heartbeat of Trees: An Uplifting Spring Read

Peter Wohlleben's new book shows how deeply appreciating roots and trees—and gently touching and respecting them—is good for them and good for us.

Peter Wohlleben's new book shows how deeply appreciating roots and trees—and gently touching and respecting them—is good for them and good for us.

The Healing Power of Nature

Even a small amount of time spent outdoors can physically, mentally, and spiritually impact health positively.

Even a small amount of time spent outdoors can physically, mentally, and spiritually impact health positively.

How Well Do You Know the World You Live In?

A new book offers ways of knowing the world around us in a way that will enrich your life.

A new book offers ways of knowing the world around us in a way that will enrich your life.

How Nature Heals

Forest bathing has been shown to benefit the mind and the body. Experts reveal how to tap into the healing power of the forest.

Forest bathing has been shown to benefit the mind and the body. Experts reveal how to tap into the healing power of the forest.

Can a Walk in the Woods Improve Your Well-Being?

Exploring the physiological, psychological, and cognitive effects of nature.

Exploring the physiological, psychological, and cognitive effects of nature.