You know that feeling of clear-headed calm that washes over you when you listen to water babbling down a stream, or leaves rustling in the wind? Researchers say they’ve pinpointed a scientific ...

Reducing stress and calming anxiety is possible, thanks to relaxation and meditation practices. If you also want to heal your body and soul, we recommend this relaxing Zen music with peaceful nature ...

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Spending more time in nature is a proven way to reduce your stress levels and generally boost your mental health, and the ...

Have you ever felt moved or inspired when listening to your favorite song? Or, perhaps experienced a calm mood from the soothing sound of rain? Sound affects our brain and body in fascinating ways. As ...

Summer is a time of the year when people usually spend a lot of time outside and many of us, author included, like to be in nature. Some research suggests that humans innately tend to seek connections ...

The rapid drumming of the pileated woodpecker can be heard throughout much of the United States and Canada. Its call is a loud cuk-cuk-cuk, which rises and falls in pitch and volume. Listen for the ...

Researchers have revealed 30 sounds guaranteed to instantly calm and relax you. Waves crashing onto a beach is the most relaxing thing you can listen to, followed by the chirp of bird song. The sound ...

It's commonly recommended that to take a break from the chaos of everyday life, we escape to somewhere quiet, peaceful, and still. According to new research, though, this may not be the right move for ...