Being a “tree hugger” might sound like a hippie cliché, but science suggests it could actually be good for your health. Known in Japan as shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, the practice isn’t about ...

I thought I knew what a forest bath was . . . until I took one myself. I imagined I would sit quietly among the trees, take in the sunlight for a moment or two, then dust my hands and go about my ...

“Feeling stressed?” asked Suzanne Harrington in the Irish Independent. Then “find a forest and spend a few hours absorbing its quiet magic”. That’s the essence of forest bathing or shinrin-yoku, a ...

Bathhouses are making a wave in Australia and overseas. And it’s not an isolated trend; it reflects the broader advancement of the global wellness economy, which some reports suggest is outpacing even ...

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, involves mindfully connecting with nature to improve well-being. Research suggests spending time in nature can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve mood.

I want to preface this by saying, I hate mud. As a late-diagnosed AuDHD (an unofficial term used to describe someone with both autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) woman, walking on ...

As the mercury drops across the country, the simple act of taking a bath transforms from a routine chore into a daunting challenge. While the temptation to skip bathing or linger under a steaming hot ...

Incorporating it weekly could provide antidote to screen fatigue, and enhance vitality Spending time in nature and practicing mindfulness aren’t trendy new hacks — they’re ancient human defaults. One ...

The most important topic that comes up when winter approaches is whether or not bathing every day is essential. While some people view bathing as a daily ritual, many others begin to avoid it when ...

At a recent luxury travel conference in Las Vegas, a group of panelists, made up of journalists and media professionals, declared that forest bathing as a travel trend is officially part of the past.

BOSTON — Susan Abookire, an internist and professor at Harvard Medical School, had a cure for all that ailed me. But I was going to have a difficult time getting her prescription filled at CVS.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Spending time in nature is not just a pleasant escape, it is ...