How Forest Bathing Could Improve Your Health
The secret to better health might be found in the forest. Research shows spending time among the trees is linked with a host of health benefits from reducing stress, pulse rate and blood pressure...
Jodi Helmer
About the Author
Jodi Helmer writes about health and wellness for publications like WebMD, AARP, Shape, Woman’s Day, Arthritis Today and Costco Connection among others. She often comes up with the best story ideas while hiking with her rescue dogs. You can read Jodi’s work or follow her on Twitter @helmerjodi.
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8 Must-See National Park Landmarks (They’re Closer to Home Than You Think)
If you’re like most people, your travel bucket list probably includes snapping selfies at iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge and Lincoln Memorial. While these man-made...
A Good Night’s Sleep Starts at the Spa
Spas no longer just offer massages, facials and pedicures: Sleep is also offered on a growing number of spa menus. Sleep services range from comprehensive sleep studies to meditation, aromatherapy...
4 Healthy Reasons to Read Before Bed
Remember hiding under the covers with a flashlight and a paperback and hoping to finish another chapter before being admonished to turn out the lights? It’s time to resurrect that childhood...
An Active Commute Could Extend Your Life
Rethinking your morning commute could save your life. A 2018 study published in the journal Heart found commuters who walked, biked or took public transit to work were healthier and lived longer than...