It might seem impossible to get away from the constant barrage of news these days. But at an urban North Carolina arboretum, ...

Forest bathing might sound like a synonym for skinny-dipping. Instead, it’s spending time in a forested area (fully clothed) and soaking up the atmosphere — a metaphorical bathing of your senses in ...

Did you know that bats actually have some traits in common with cats? Specifically, their bathing routines. Rather than ...

Caroline Roberts writes articles and notifications for CNET. She studies English at Cal Poly, and loves philosophy, Karl the Fog and a strong cup of black coffee. It's no secret that in today's world, ...

I have a friend who is very zen, almost annoyingly so. One time I asked him to describe what his mind is like at rest, and he likened it to waves of thought gently lapping at a beach. My mind feels ...

Scientists have found a cheap and effective way to reduce anxiety that doesn't involve any medication: forest bathing. Forest bathing stems from a Japanese healing practice called shinrin-yoku which ...

When is a shower self-care? When does a bath become a wellness ritual? Nicole Colovos and Jason Harler, founders of Born Bathing, would say all it takes is setting an intention, though it certainly ...

I am a person who tends to shower daily—both for my psyche and for my fine hair that devolves into greasiness when not shampooed. Ditto my children, who get nebulously sticky during the course of a ...