Science keeps proving what we feel in our bones — time in nature makes us sharper, calmer, and happier. Just a few minutes outdoors can lift mood, improve focus, and even spark creativity. Whether ...

Spending time in nature may help people feel better about their bodies by increasing self-compassion and mental restoration.

NEWPORT NEWS — Gathered past sunset at Mariners’ Lake one cool Thursday evening, surrounded by the sounds of chirping crickets and a squawking blue heron, four nature lovers learned that time outdoors ...

When Julie Ernst’s daughter was 8, she often played in a small stick fort behind their house. When Ernst went outside to get her daughter for dance class one day, she saw her “frosting” mud cupcakes. ...

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 ...