Rolling ocean waves and the low rumble of a distant thunder storm are known to put a person to sleep, but have you ever wondered why these sounds are so calming? In part, it is because the brain ...

“Water meditates us by taking away all the noise,” says Wallace J. Nichols, a marine scientist, whose work focuses on how blue spaces affect our well-being. “All we have to do is show up.” This ...

Indoor plants are a great way to bring nature indoors. They purify the air and add a splash of color and life to any room. ...

All of us need ways of coping with the uncertainty of the pandemic. But if you find your 57th banana bread isn’t hitting the same spot as the first 20, it may be time to try a new stress-busting ...

Did you know good night's sleep can be greatly enhanced by sound or noise? Noise will help you fall asleep faster [healthline] Sleep is essential for both mental and physical well-being, yet it can ...

This post is part of Hard Refresh, a soothing weekly column where we try to cleanse your brain of whatever terrible thing you just witnessed on Twitter. To the extent that "relaxing" online is ...