An hour of brisk walking in the forest, on the beach, or in a green park reduces stress hormones, improves mood and makes exercise easier to enjoy. These findings from a new study by researchers at ...

Use the terrain: sand, rocks, and hills add natural resistance. Explore hiking trails, nature walks, or outdoor obstacle ...

Health practitioners and fitness buffs have long known that regular physical activity offers numerous health benefits, including the prevention of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, ...

Exercising in natural surroundings -- a jog through a park, a bicycle ride along a trail -- could be more beneficial than working out indoors, a new review suggests. However, access to natural areas ...

It’s hard to ignore the benefits of walking. Getting more steps in throughout your day can improve many health markers, including promoting better sleep, reducing blood pressure and lowering your risk ...

Via Mind Hacks comes this conclusion from an 1890 journal for mental health on the appeal of cycling: For most of us the exquisite loveliness and delight of a fine summer’s day have a special charm.

In this excerpt, author Misty Pratt explores emerging research—and her own experience—that suggests remedies like park prescriptions may be as key to mental and physical health as diet, exercise, and ...

Trace metals are essential minerals present in minute quantities that underpin a myriad of biochemical processes, including energy metabolism, antioxidant defence and muscle contraction. Their roles ...

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is increasingly recognised as a vital indicator of overall health, reflecting the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained ...