A new study that looked at over 2,500 people in Norway found a link between spending time in nature and feeling less lonely. The findings are notable because they show you don’t need to be around ...

Loneliness has become a global public health concern. Countries including the United Kingdom and Japan have appointed “ministers of loneliness” to help tackle the problem. In the United States, ...

Nature heals the soul, but what does it do to the brain? Have you ever been on a camping or hiking trip to a national park ...

"Dim the lights and open a window to invite in the cool evening air, then light a candle or diffuser with soothing forest or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spending time in an expansive green space helps people become more relaxed, one expert says. (Getty Images) (eclipse_images via ...

We usually think of nature as something pleasant. A place to relax, unwind, and maybe take a break from routine. But over time, it is becoming clearer that it is not just about feeling good in the ...

A few minutes beside trees or water can shift the brain into a calmer state. That change is not just a feeling. It shows up in brain scans. A comprehensive review of 108 neuroimaging studies could ...

We’ve all felt it: the deep breath that comes a little easier on a quiet walk through the trees. The clarity that arrives after sitting near the ocean. The mood shift that sneaks in when the sun ...

Though our town was about three hours south of the path of totality, a celebratory atmosphere permeated the community. One of my kids spent the afternoon constructing a moveable 3D eclipse model, ...

ing time in or around nature can provide people suffering from chronic lower back pain with a degree of escapism that helps them better manage their physical discomfort, a new study has shown. The ...