On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of "tree-huggers." The term originated in the 1970s in the Himalayas ...

Have you hugged a tree today? Research points to a plethora of positive health benefits for the human physiological and psychological systems associated with a practice of immersing oneself in nature ...

Nature lovers will practice what they preach when they gather Saturday at Lake Hope State Park in southeast Ohio for an inaugural tree hugging competition. The idea came from a similar event held in ...

A woman from Murang’a attempted a 48-hour tree-hugging challenge but quit just as she began Wangare explained that her son had been depressed, wasn’t eating, and appeared unwell, which led her to ...

For many people, loneliness is the toughest part of self-quarantine. For those living alone, going without company and physical contact for a long period of time can take a serious toll on their ...