Benefits of Nature

There is strong scientific evidence coming out of Japan about the anticancer effects of "shinrin-yoku" or forest bathing. In fact, according to Dr. Qing Li—one of the world’s foremost experts ...

The benefits of gardens extend to those who simply enjoy looking at them with friends

A majority of people will experience depression at some point in their lifetimes, just as they will the common cold. While depression is uncomfortable, there are some things that people ...

There is mounting evidence that all the time we spent indoors during the pandemic made us sick. Are our minds and bodies wired to heal themselves by simply going outside?

If you don't know where to go on vacation, there is no harm in getting in touch with nature. Not only does it relieve stress, but it may also help ...

This ancient remedy for respiratory ailments may be worth a try

Dreary weather, freezing temperatures, long dark days, no festivities to look forward to – it’s beginning to feel at lot like the middle of January. The idea that there is ...

Ask practically anyone in modern America how they’re doing, and the answer is likely to be "busy." It’s a sentiment—and a condition—that's so ubiquitous that the asker is likely to ...

Rosemary, peppermint, and sage have demonstrated brain-boosting effects in scientific studies

A first-ever randomized, controlled trial of community gardening has found that beyond eating more fiber and getting more physical activity—two known ways to reduce the risk of cancer and chronic ...

New research finds levels of vitamin D are associated with our risk of age-related cognitive decline. They’re just not sure why. Higher Brain Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Dementia ...

Watching tutorials that inspire healthcare workers to contemplate awe, gratitude, and kindness can promote enduring improvements in mental health outcomes such as depression and emotional exhaustion. The quick, daily intervention ...

These plants will eat formaldehyde and churn out fresh clean oxygen

The brains of people with cognitive decline fare better with higher levels of vitamin D, research finds. The study appears in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. “This ...

When you bite into broccoli or enjoy a handful of grapes, you’re probably thinking about how they taste or that you’re eating something nutritious. Yet the growing problem of soil ...

Published in 2022, a PLOS ONE research study performed longitudinal assessments of personality changes in 7,109 Americans, aged 18 to 109, during the COVID-19 pandemic.  It is reported that, compared ...

Not too little, and not too much

Many Americans are searching for new ways to improve their mental health– from online counseling and therapy to wellness apps and fitness trackers. However, new research from the United Kingdom’s King’s ...

Our disconnection from the virtually infinite and accessible storehouse of electrons at the earth’s surface is an overlooked cause of autoimmune disease. Revolutionary research is uncovering that physical contact with ...

Time outdoors can foster creativity, longevity, and a better quality of life for children and adults

Globally, 3.8 percent of people suffer from depression, a total of about 280 million people, according to the World Health Organization. Although the use of antidepressants has increased, the treatment ...

Nurturing healthy soil is essential to long-term success and food security

Living next to nature may improve the function of little lungs. Researchers studying kids’ exposure to green space found that those who had vegetation near their homes in the first ...

Bringing the sights and sounds of nature into our homes can enliven our space—and our health

“Forest bathing” has become a popular leisure activity, and is also a field of study for medical doctors. In Japan, there is the “Japanese Society of Forest Medicine” and “Forest ...

You may have noticed the recent movement toward huge picture windows and fancy bifold doors being fitted into people’s homes. Maybe you're one of those people. Maybe your neighbors are ...

An attempt to explain reports of healing after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts