Bluebells bloom across a small forest in Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom. Studies show that forest bathing in woodlands such as this can boost physical and mental health. Photograph by Alex ...

Forest bathing, or “shinrin-yoku” as it’s known in Japan, isn’t just another wellness trend. This nature-immersion practice has quietly transformed from an obscure Japanese therapeutic tradition to a ...

Science says spending time with trees does more than just help you relax. From stress relief to better sleep, here are four ...

Shinrin-yoku is the name given to the Japanese art of “forest bathing,” contemplative walks through the woods that reconnect the individual with nature and can lead to decreased stress, natural mood ...

Maria Marabito is a writer who specializes in sustainable travel, green living, and food issues. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from West Chester University. Have you ever taken a walk ...

It's no surprise that fresh air is good for your health, but that doesn't always make it easier to find a balance in today's life. "Your Brain on Nature" makes a case for better, healthier, greener ...

At a recent luxury travel conference in Las Vegas, a group of panelists, made up of journalists and media professionals, declared that forest bathing as a travel trend is officially part of the past.

I want to preface this by saying, I hate mud. As a late-diagnosed AuDHD (an unofficial term used to describe someone with both autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) woman, walking on ...