In this day and age of social distancing, the vast majority of us, either consciously or unconsciously, are suffering from a lack of physical contact with our fellow human beings. There is something ...

Director of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Center for New Hanover County at the Arboretum Have you hugged a tree today? Research points to a plethora of positive health benefits for the human ...

A tree can be your friend! Several years ago, the on-call Summit County Rescue Group mission coordinator received a call from Summit County Dispatch regarding a person lost in the Mesa Cortina area.

AVON LAKE, Ohio -- If you ever find yourself feeling stressed out or you just want to boost your immune system, hug a tree. Seriously. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a ...

The Vanderpump Rules mom made the declaration on Instagram this week, shortly after announcing her pregnancy with baby No. 2. The post was a photo of Lala with her arms wrapped around a giant tree ...

This time of year can invoke a sense of darkness, gloom or sadness for some people. Admittedly, it affects me as well. But there is one way to combat it, and that is to go outdoors and be with nature.

It is becoming increasingly clear that spending time in nature can benefit our mental health and wellbeing. However, a new study by my colleagues and me shows that you don’t have to actually be in ...