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01/18/2024

01/15/2024

It comes as eight in 10 feel that being around nature is good for their mood - with two-thirds hoping to spend more time outdoors in 2024

09/28/2023

Walking through a park or playing in a yard can make you feel better, both mentally and physically. Here’s how — and evidence it works for people at any age.

05/10/2023

Forest bathing has been shown to decrease blood pressure, be beneficial to a person’s parasympathetic nervous system and protection from infections. It is also known to help combat anxiety, depression and lower stress.

02/05/2023

Older adults who lived in an area with more green space had a lower rate of hospitalization for some diseases and dementias, a large study showed.

02/01/2023

Residents at Forest Side Memory Care are involved in a variety of programs, many of which take place within the Memory Care Garden. Music and arts programs, afternoon tea and walking in the garden are just some of the many activities. A variety of flowering perennials contribute to the fresh cut bou...

01/26/2023

Any outdoor activity that allows a person to connect with nature can benefit physical and mental health.

01/18/2023

Get outside into nature to improve your health and reduce your need for medications for high blood pressure, depression and anxiety, a new study says.

01/14/2023

Experts say that even just 50 minutes outside can make you "feel happier, less depressed and more energetic."

12/15/2022

by Shan Jiang, Ph.D. While part 2 below covers a few case studies, please see part 1 of this post, published last week, for more on the scientific underpinnings of living walls. Living Walls in Wo…

12/01/2022

By hitting the trails, you can boost your mood, improve your sleep and reduce your risk of heart disease

11/04/2022

The patio for independent older adults features a pergola providing shade, a large water feature, bar-b-que grill, various seating areas and sensory plantings to attract nature throughout the patio area. The Memory Care Garden offers a shade covered area for sitting, a water feature, birdhouses, mai...