More than a thousand studies (and growing) show that time spent in nature can have a reset effect, washing away the anxieties and stresses of everyday life. A 2019 study published in Current ...

A new study from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse found forest therapy — also called forest bathing — had significant health and well-being benefits for kids with mental health challenges. CATHY ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Our kids are facing a raging storm of mental health threats — from social media bullying to skyrocketing anxiety and depression. In 2022, the U-S Surgeon General declared a mental ...

Mirror photo by Colette Costlow / Adventurers walk along the paved road at Canoe Creek State Park while taking in their surroundings. HOLLIDAYSBURG — Relieving stress can be a walk in the park. On ...

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, involves mindfully connecting with nature to improve well-being. Research suggests spending time in nature can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve mood.

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 ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Italian scientists documented something interesting: in areas with more trees per capita, the number and severity of COVID-19 cases were lower than in places with fewer ...

Forest bathing is changing how people vacation and recharge, replacing packed itineraries with intentional time in restorative outdoor settings. Forest walks and soft trails have gained worldwide ...

For experiencing the wonders of nature, is there anything better than a forest hike or a mountain trek? Yeah, there is. It’s called forest bathing and it doesn’t require taking a cold plunge in a ...

The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the therapeutic act of spending time in a forest, connecting with your senses and your surroundings. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

For those prioritizing mental wellness this year, forest bathing is a simple lifestyle change that prioritize mindfulness, connection, and self-care (and happens to be one I just began practicing).