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 ...

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

A 30 minute walk while taking the time to notice birdsong could reduce your stress, blood pressure, heart rate and cortisol ...

Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate compared to exercising in the city or indoors. This is shown by new research from the University of ...

There’s a reason why the sounds of nature — chirping birds, flowing streams, falling rain — are often sound options for white noise machines and meditation apps: They’re calming. A new small study ...

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 ...

As an urban dweller, I am all too familiar with how the sights and sounds of the city can be grating for the nerves and induce stress reactions in the body and mind. It takes vigilance to find ways to ...

Catherine was joined on the walk by past participants of Mind Over Mountains - which combines walking in nature, connecting ...