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 ...

At a time when people have never been so confined to their homes, a British project offers you the chance to enfold yourself in the calm, soothing atmosphere of the world’s forests just by closing ...

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 ...

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice that promotes mental wellness by immersing oneself in nature ...

Dr. Qing Li is the author of Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness. We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. We have known it for centuries. The sounds of the ...

New background sounds for neurodivergent users will “mask unwanted environmental or external noise,” making it easier to focus, relax or rest. Reading time: Reading time 2 minutes Every software ...

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 ...

Research shows sound-based relaxation reduced anxiety, insomnia, and depression symptoms and improved cognition for ...