I told my anxiety to take a hike. Here’s how it went. McKenna Ownby|December 23, 2024 One REI Co-op Member tells how she faced her fears and tackled a meaningful sunset hike.
6 Tips to Make an Outdoor Habit Stick Maddie Wilcox|December 23, 2024 Building fresh air and movement into your schedule can help you stay on a healthy track.
Spending Just 120 Minutes a Week Has Health Benefits, Research Shows Jenni Gritters|April 22, 2022 Research shows time outside is good for us. Now, a new study reveals the number of minutes we need to tally up weekly in order to start reaping the rewards.
How to Meditate Outdoors Jenni Gritters|April 22, 2022 Three exercises to tune into your surroundings outdoors—even if you’re just walking around your neighborhood
The Power of Nature with Florence Williams Shelby Stanger|September 8, 2021 In this episode Florence Williams shares her research on the impacts of spending time outside, how she slows down, and ways to get a nature fix.
What We Know About Running’s Impact on Mental Health Amanda Loudin|February 13, 2020 A growing body of research suggests running may benefit your mental health.
New Study Reveals Why Biking Is a Healthy Form of Transportation Kade Krichko|January 3, 2019 Is there something about riding your bike that makes you feel better? Well, it turns out science may validate your experience. An article re...
There’s No Running in Forest Bathing Monica Prelle|September 20, 2018 Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is spending time outdoors under the canopy of trees. Recent studies show that it holds myriad benefits for humans.
7 Ways to Rekindle Your Sense of Awe Outside Kate Siber|September 17, 2018 Interested in boosting your own sense of awe outside? Here are seven ways to spark this powerful and healing emotion—and why it's important.
A Dose of the Outdoors Monica Prelle|July 19, 2018 New research shows park prescriptions—a physician’s recommendation to spend time outdoors—can help reduce stress among low-income patients. These findings are among the latest in a growing body of work examining nature’s impact on our physical and mental health.
Prescribing Nature for Health Nooshin Razani|November 21, 2016 Dr. Nooshin Razani's research looks at nature’s impact on children’s health and development, especially in low-income communities.
A Soldier and a Doctor on the Power of Nature Joshua Brandon|November 10, 2016 A veteran and a doctor share why the power of nature can help soldiers adjust back to civilian life and its healing advantages.
