I’ve spent most of my adult life in the northwoods, where forest bathing, as I understood it, just meant going outside. So I ...

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 is the new spa day as the nature bathing boom offers a much-needed pause for the 83% of Americans who live in urban areas. With green spaces disappearing under pavements, more ...

Get the rest you deserve Rawson Report showing you some must haves for better sleep, getting some help from our Hearst partners at Men's health unveiling its 2024 Sleep Awards. This is the go neck ...

Imagine stepping into the woods, leaving behind the noise and stress of daily life. As you pause and breathe, a sense of calm takes over. There’s no rush or destination, only the soothing quiet of the ...

Together, these discoveries suggest that spending time in forests — a practice known in Japan as “Shinrinyoku” or forest bathing — does more than refresh the mind. It may also strengthen the immune ...