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Nature

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What Is Forest Bathing?

Spending time among trees can offer a surprising range of health benefits.
By Courtney Helgoe
Functional/Integrative MedicineNature
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The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace principles help us protect and care for our wild spaces.
By Courtney Helgoe
NaturePlay/Recreation
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9 Hidden Gems of Our National Park System

Escape into nature and step back in time to explore some of the less-visited treasures in our national park system.
By Michael Dregni
NatureTravel
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6 Night-Hiking Tips

Hiking after dark heightens the senses in wonderful ways. Learn about the the skills you need to undertake this adventure.
By Sarah Tuff
Fitness TipsNature
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How Nature Supports Our Mental Health

Here's how nature supports our mind and mood — and how to get more of it.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Brain HealthFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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CLIMATE CHAMPION: One Tree Planted

This transformative climate project — focused on reforestation strategy — offers surprising hope for the future.
By Elizabeth Millard
NatureSustainability
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How to Garden With Native Plants

Combating the climate crisis can begin in our own front yard — using native plants, shrubs, and trees. Here's how.
By Michael Dregni
Home/LivingNature
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Seeds of Hope: Jason Mraz

Singer/songwriter Jason Mraz is also a passionate philanthropist, activist, and organic farmer who's inspired to change the world for the better.
By Claire Connors
NatureSustainability
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The Power of Community Gardens

Community gardens offer a wide array of benefits: beautifying the landscape, fighting food insecurity, helping people come together, and more.
By Kara Douglass Thom
CommunityNature
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The Nature Cure

Discover nine ways that being in nature can help ease depression and hypertension and improve resiliency and immunity.
By Molly Tynjala
Fitness TipsFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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Be Well With Water

Researcher Wallace J. Nichols, PhD, on how he embraces the mind-cleansing power of water every day.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
NatureSustainability
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Why Being Around Water Is So Good for Our Psyches

A marine biologist on why water calms our brains.
By Wallace J. Nichols, PhD
Aqua FitnessMental Health
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5 Health Benefits of Houseplants

Cleaner air and increased productivity are just two of the benefits associated with houseplants.
By Michael Dregni
Home/LivingNature
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How to Up Your Hiking Game

Discover how to get the most out of your next hiking adventure.
By Kai Gunty
Low ImpactNature
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7 Keystone Species — and Why they Matter for Our Planet

Keystone species are essential for ecosystem resilience, yet many are considered pests. Learn why we need these important animals and plants.
By Heidi Wachter
NatureSustainability
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Quick Ways to Get Out in Nature

Whether you have five minutes, 20 minutes, two hours, or all day, here are some ways to get outside.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Nature
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Why Spending Time Outside Is Essential to Our Mental Health

Integrative psychiatrist Henry Emmons, MD, on why nature is essential to our mental well-being.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Mental HealthNature
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How Walking Improves Sleep

A short daily walk may improve your slumber, according to a recent study.
By Molly Tynjala
Fitness TipsNature
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Why Pollinators Matter

Pollinators play a critical role in maintaining ecosystems and human food supplies, but several factors are making it harder for them to do so. You can help in many ways.
By Heidi Wachter
NatureSustainability
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6 Health Benefits of Gardening

Tending to your garden may help cultivate calm, strengthen immunity, and build community.
By Molly Tynjala
Mental HealthNature
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The Contemplative Art of Fly-Fishing

Fly-fishing is a meditative activity that deepens your connection with nature, fellow anglers, and yourself.
By Heidi Wachter
NatureTravel
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