Plant parents will be pleased to know just how beneficial houseplants can be for your health. By Dr. Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-PuiWellbeing Postdoctoral Fellow with the Royal Horticultural Society University of Sheffield For those of us without access to…
As writer Caroline Butterwick tackles the climb up Loughrigg Fell in the Lake District, she is acutely aware not just of the natural environment, but of other walkers’ opinions of…
In this excerpt, author Misty Pratt explores emerging research—and her own experience—that suggests remedies like park prescriptions may be as key to mental and physical health as diet, exercise, and sleep.…
Studies show that contact with nature reduces the activity of the amygdala, a region of the brain linked to intense emotions, stress and anxiety. By Dr. José A. Morales GarcíaNeurobiologist on the Department of Cellular BiologyUniversidad Complutense…
Research suggests that being around trees is good for our mental and social well-being. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I love trees and am not immune to…
Though any kind of nature can enhance our health and happiness, there’s something special about being in a forest. By Karin EvansLongtime journalist, editor, and author Introduction “Nature deficit disorder”…
In this sanctuary, at-risk kids begin to understand the parallels between their lives and the lives of injured wild animals. By Isabelle MorrisonFreelance writer and a former solutions reporting intern…
Green growing things heal us in surprising ways. Communities are trying to bring plant life to areas that lack it. By Natalie Slivinski Introduction In some of my earliest memories,…
Research is discovering all the different ways that nature benefits our well-being, health, and relationships. By Kristophe GreenSenior Psychology majorUniversity of California, Berkeley By Dr. Dacher KeltnerFounding director of the…
Twitching can help promote feelings of positivity, improve mood and foster an affinity with nature. By Dr. Jolanta BurkeSenior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Introduction The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been…
