#NICFall17 Conference Highlights

Effects of Forest Bathing on Elderly COPD Patients

Jia BB, Yang ZX, Mao GX, et al. Health effect of forest bathing trip on elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Biomed Environ Sci. 2016;29(3):212-218. Eighteen patients (aged 61-79) with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) living in Hangzhou, China were brought to either a forest or an urban setting and allowed to walk around for 3 hours (1.5 h morning and afternoon, same day).

Shinrin-Yoku, A Japanese Practice Of Connecting To The Nature, Helps Short-Term Memory And Overall Health

Listening to the singing of birds or the sound of a river, smelling the refreshing scent of wet earth after rain or observing the green tones of the plants' leaves are some of the things that can move us to a state of peace.

Top 5 Cabins of the Week That Would Be Perfect For Forest Bathing

Ready for a retreat? From coastal dwellings to forest hideaways, our editor's top picks of the week are modern cabins that promise seclusion and relaxation. Featured homes were submitted by members of the Dwell community through our feature.

Hospice campus targets senior living complex

FORT MYERS - Volunteers of America, the nonprofit parent organization of Cape Coral's Gulf Coast Village, has broken ground on The Preserve, a new state-of-the-art skilled nursing and assisted living community in Fort Myers.

Suffering From Nature Deficit Disorder? Try Forest Bathing

There is a paradox with living as a human nowadays. A 2014 article from the United Nations states that about 54 percent of the human population lives in urban areas (more by now), a proportion that is projected to increase to 66 percent by 2050.