There’s a reason why the sounds of nature — chirping birds, flowing streams, falling rain — are often sound options for white noise machines and meditation apps: They’re calming. A new small study ...

Local practitioners are blending science and slow practice to help people regulate stress, reset attention and reconnect with ...

Research shows that spending time in nature can improve our mood and ability to focus Observing nature — even something as simple as indoor plants — can increase feelings of humanization toward others ...

Japanese walking. Rucking. 12-3-30. Whether you want stronger bones, less stress, or more stamina, there’s a walk for that. Walking in nature—long linked to lower stress and better mood—is just one of ...

Norman Knight, a retired Clark-Pleasant Middle School teacher, writes this weekly column for the Daily Journal. Send comments ...

Long Island's natural beauty goes beyond its beaches. Tucked away in wooded corners and coastal stretches are preserves that often fly under the radar, even for longtime locals. These hidden gems ...