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

There's no question that being in nature is good for well-being. Research shows that experiencing nature and listening to natural sounds can relax us.

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 ...

An hour of brisk walking in the forest, on the beach, or in a green park reduces stress hormones, improves mood and makes exercise easier to enjoy. These findings from a new study by researchers at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nature inspires a sense of awe and can actually reduce cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress. (Getty Images) (Tony ...

It sounded more like a lark than a scientific study when a handful of Japanese researchers set out to discover whether something special--and clinically ...

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 ...