Amanda MacMillan is a health and science writer and editor. Her work appears across brands like Health, Prevention, SELF, O Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Time Out New York, and National Geographic's The ...

Enjoy cozy firepits this September with lakeside views, mountain escapes, and scenic coastal retreats that make for the ...

Thunder ASMR invites you to relax and unwind with the calming power of nature’s rhythm. Featuring gentle rolling thunder, distant rumbles, and soft rain ambiance, this soundscape is perfect for stress ...

The rapid drumming of the pileated woodpecker can be heard throughout much of the United States and Canada. Its call is a loud cuk-cuk-cuk, which rises and falls in pitch and volume. Listen for the ...

Connecting with nature, releasing muscular tension, breathing deeply, and meditating are some good ways to relax. Relaxing may reduce your risk of health complications. Today’s modern lifestyle can be ...

You know that feeling of clear-headed calm that washes over you when you listen to water babbling down a stream, or leaves rustling in the wind? Researchers say they’ve pinpointed a scientific ...

Playing 'natural sounds' affects the bodily systems that control the flight-or-fright and rest-digest autonomic nervous systems, with associated effects in the resting activity of the brain, new ...

Listening to the tranquil sounds of nature makes you feel more relaxed. Most people would believe that statement to be true, since it's both plausible and intuitive. And factually, maybe it is true.

Listening to the sounds of nature such as birdsong reduces stress levels - but the sound of traffic increases them, new research shows. The research lends support for anyone who is a firm believer in ...

Have you ever been on a really busy train or bus, and felt a little overwhelmed? Well, it isn't just you - many adults also suffer from that feeling on stressful commutes as well! A new study has ...