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

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 ...

Throughout grade school, I remember going on my fair share of “nature” field trips. In kindergarten, it was the farm; in third grade, the wetlands; and by sixth grade, I was spending a week at an ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getting out in nature for a scenic walk allows you to engage your senses. (Getty Creative) (Olga Pankova via Getty Images) It’s ...

Nature inspires a sense of awe and can actually reduce cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress. (Getty Images) You know that feeling after a day spent doing a favorite activity at the ...

Walking in general is known to have proven benefits for the human body and its health. However, did you know walking in nature- parks and gardens, is known to boost your physical as well as mental ...

Spending time outdoors has long been shown to enhance physical and mental well-being by encouraging exercise, fostering social interaction, reducing stress and anxiety, elevating mood, improving focus ...

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