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

With every step on the trail, fallen leaves crinkle underfoot. The path follows a stream, rushing and burbling over smooth, gray stones, while a breeze rustles the branches overhead. Now compare that ...

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.

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 ...