Most of us know that stepping outside on a rough day can feel like a reset. There's something about being around trees, ...

A Boston hospital fights staff burnout and boosts patient morale with forest bathing — getting people outside for some time in nature.

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists have found a cheap and effective way to reduce anxiety that doesn't involve any medication: forest bathing.

Forest bathing might sound like a synonym for skinny-dipping. Instead, it’s spending time in a forested area (fully clothed) and soaking up the atmosphere — a metaphorical bathing of your senses in ...

Caroline Roberts writes articles and notifications for CNET. She studies English at Cal Poly, and loves philosophy, Karl the Fog and a strong cup of black coffee. It's no secret that in today's world, ...

In 1982, an official in the Japanese Forestry Agency proposed a new term for ...

Bathing is a ritual. For some, it can be therapeutic and for others, an unwarranted futile exercise. Many people jump under the shower every time they’re back home, while some choose to keep water at ...

I have a friend who is very zen, almost annoyingly so. One time I asked him to describe what his mind is like at rest, and he likened it to waves of thought gently lapping at a beach. My mind feels ...

James Wallace from River Action says swimmers should remain cautious while swimming in Pangbourne Meadow A campaigner for ...