Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. A friend from France once said the best lunch in ...

In a climate of increasing global conflict and uncertainty, people are adopting a peaceful practice to reduce stress. Forest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Several chances to experience the Japanese art of forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, are scheduled in coming months in the Lehigh ...

Spending quiet time in a forest has been shown to lower stress hormones, calm heart rates, and even boost immune cells. This Japanese practice, known as shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing,” is more than ...

Forest bathing or “shinrin-yoku” is the Japanese practice of immersing oneself in a natural environment and engaging the senses to fully experience one’s surroundings. Research shows that forest ...

Through a partnership with AARP, Asia Society Texas provides multiple entry points for communities to learn more about Asian cultures, traditions, and talents. Asia Society's holistic programming both ...

Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes, though the number is actually more than 14,000. And there is no pithy nickname for the land that surrounds these lakes: thick forest that forms around ...