A new study suggests spending time in nature may boost body appreciation, self-compassion and overall life satisfaction.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And, so, she treated herself to a little forest ...

Young people's engagement with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Minecraft is shaping how they understand and interact with the natural world, offering opportunities to connect their online ...

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, ...

World Environment Day 2026: Spiritual teachers say why meditation should be practised in nature.

A growing body of evidence shows that spending time in nature has many mental and physical benefits. But getting out into nature can feel daunting if rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has affected your ...

A new study finds that when people engage in participatory science activities that involve awe-inspiring natural phenomena, such as an eclipse, they more closely identify with science and feel a ...

We’re constantly told that spending time in nature is good for the body and the mind alike. A large body of research shows multiple health benefits from contact with nature, ranging from stress ...

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