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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This post is part of Hard Refresh, a soothing weekly column where we try to cleanse your brain of whatever terrible thing you just witnessed on Twitter. To the extent that "relaxing" online is ...

The gentle burbling of a brook, or the sound of the wind in the trees can physically change our mind and bodily systems, helping us to relax. New research explains how, for the first time. Researchers ...

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 ...

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

If you struggle to find the focus to accomplish whatever task is at hand, you may want to explore using audio as a way to help you concentrate. Now, we're not suggesting listening to catchy pop tunes, ...

As anyone who’s marveled at a brilliant sunset, strolled through a park, or enjoyed the sound of birdsong can tell you, being in nature is pretty amazing. Experiencing nature wherever you live is ...