Could electronic forests elicit the same physiological responses as real ones? The Japanese concept of “forest bathing,” or shinrin-­yoku (森林浴), has long been acclaimed for its supposed health ...

Honolulu (KHON2) – Forest Bathing Hawaii brings the soothing and calming elements of nature from the outdoors into the comfort of your own living room. Known to be one of the top five travel ...

A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (MPIB) and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) has demonstrated in a recent pilot study that virtual forest ...

In Japan, Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing has already been used for therapeutic applications, for instance, to lower blood pressure and stress levels. For their study, the researchers wanted to find ...

Immersing stressed volunteers in a 360° virtual Douglas-fir forest complete with sights, sounds and scents boosted their mood, sharpened short-term memory and deepened their feeling of ...

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 ...

I want to preface this by saying, I hate mud. As a late-diagnosed AuDHD (an unofficial term used to describe someone with both autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) woman, walking on ...

Research suggests that spending time in natural settings is beneficial to both mental and physical health. Some findings are based on the active practice of forest bathing, while others relate to ...

In todayâ s fast-paced, screen-filled world, many people are rediscovering the healing power of nature. Nature-based wellness focuses on reconnecting with the natural environment to support mental, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bluebells bloom across a small forest in Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom. Studies show that forest bathing in woodlands such ...