Who doesn’t love a good walk? It’s accessible, it’s free and it’s great for your health. The mental and physical benefits of getting your steps in are impressive, but these days, walking is trendy too ...

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 ...

It’s hard to ignore the benefits of walking. Getting more steps in throughout your day can improve many health markers, including promoting better sleep, reducing blood pressure and lowering your risk ...

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 ...

There’s a reason why the sounds of nature — chirping birds, flowing streams, falling rain — are often sound options for white noise machines and meditation apps: They’re calming. A new small study ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is a jewel of an outdoor space in the city, offering hiking trails, woods and fields to enjoy throughout the year.

From prehistoric paths dating back to the Neolithic period to walking routes used by Buddhist monks and tea merchants, these trails offer much more than a scenic walk in nature. Twenty-five years ago, ...