In people not adapted to life at altitude, the sparse oxygen can impair fetal growth, causing problems that can last a lifetime. Researchers are searching for remedies. By Tim VernimmenFreelance science…
A new study suggests that encouraging children to empathize with nature could influence their attitudes about the environment. By Terri HugginsLifestyle writer, parenting writer, race and culture writer, and speaker…
Gardening can tackle stress, low self-esteem and depression. By Dr. Carly WoodLecturer in Sport and Exercise Science University of Essex Introduction More than half the planet’s population now live in cities, with limited…
Two planters added to bare front gardens had as much benefit as eight weekly mindfulness sessions. By Dr. Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-PuiWellbeing Postdoctoral Fellow with the Royal Horticultural Society University of Sheffield There is growing evidence…
Spending time outdoors can help improve your mood, concentration and heart health. By Dr. Yvanna TodorovaResearch Associate in Public Health Evaluations Loughborough University Introduction The average UK person spends just 7% of their time (or 86 minutes)…
Research suggests that spending too little time in nature deprives us of benefits to our health, happiness, and creativity. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer I’m a nature lover—there’s…
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…
