Simple nature-based activities can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve mental health—no wilderness or special gear required.

Marc Berman is out to start a revolution. I am already a convert to his cause – and you may be too, having read in New Scientist about the extraordinary benefits of a nature walk, the healing power of ...

NATURE AND THE MIND: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being. By Marc G. Berman. Simon and Schuster/Element. 336 pages. $29. Even working in a tense or stressful ...