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

Walking in nature for as little as 15 to 20 minutes can improve your attention span — even if you don't always enjoy it. In his new 324-page book, "Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...