Forest therapy, a mix of nature immersion and circle sharing, may calm participants and alleviate stress. (Yuri Hasegawa / For The Times) It was a particularly chaotic time. As the war in the Middle ...

In a fast-moving world dominated by screens, traffic, and concrete, more people are looking for ways to slow down and ...

Nature and forest therapy — sometimes called forest bathing — is not a fad. Far from it. Scientists are proving and millions of people around the world are discovering mental and physical benefits ...

Watching a video of a therapy dog for just five minutes can meaningfully lower stress levels, a new study shows, offering a simple, stigma-free option for those reluctant to seek traditional mental ...

Previous experiments by the UBC group revealed that exposure to negative ions and natural forest sounds significantly reduces stress and improves sleep quality. For centuries, people have found solace ...

ALL RIGHT. THESE DAYS, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IS INCREASING AND THERE IS A GROWING EFFORT TO BREAK THE STIGMAS SURROUNDING WELLNESS WHEN IT COMES TO OUR WAY OF THINKING, FEELING AND INTERACTING WITH ...

Research into the utility of virtual reality (VR) technology is rapidly evolving, including in the treatment of mental disorders. Already, studies have shown that exposure therapy (exposing people to ...

Dogs offer unconditional love, acceptance and loyalty, making canines not just popular pets but also the most common animal used in therapy. Therapy dogs can even be effective in virtual interactions, ...

If you want to make a centerpiece for Thanksgiving or learn about plants and gardening, there are dozens of classes to check out, online and in-person throughout November. Throughout the Lancaster ...