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Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind and heading outdoors is a great way to reconnect with nature. After all, getting outside invigorates your senses, allows you to experience ...

In early April 2022, about two dozen children and their families gathered beneath the redwoods in a regional park near Oakland, Calif. They sat with a physician, Dr. Nooshin Razani, beneath the ...

Climate change has been in the news for more than 40 years. It’s typically covered as a scientific or political issue. However, social scientists like me have found that feelings and values are what ...

Spending at least 120 minutes per week in nature can boost physical and mental health, whether you go all at once or break it into shorter daily sessions. Time outdoors may help improve sleep quality, ...