Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to a new study, the sounds of nature alter connections in our brains, reducing the body’s natural fight-or-flight ...

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 ...

NatureSoundsFor.me is a nature sound mixing board that not only lets you mix together sounds but share and download them too. You can pick from a variety of different sounds including animals like ...

Reducing stress and calming anxiety is possible, thanks to relaxation and meditation practices. If you also want to heal your body and soul, we recommend this relaxing Zen music with peaceful nature ...

MORE than half of campers say the sounds of the outdoors help them get a better night’s sleep than if they were in their own bed. A poll of 1,000 people who often go camping revealed 56 per cent of ...

If you struggle to find the focus to accomplish whatever task is at hand, you may want to explore using audio as a way to help you concentrate. Now, we're not suggesting listening to catchy pop tunes, ...

In the whirlwind of the modern world, the peace of a national park can be a much needed escape from the chaos. But how often can we realistically get away from our jobs, school work, or other ...

Summer is a time of the year when people usually spend a lot of time outside and many of us, author included, like to be in nature. Some research suggests that humans innately tend to seek connections ...

Scientists have identified 30 soothing sounds that can instantly calm the mind and promote relaxation. Topping the list is the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore, closely followed by the ...

You know that feeling of clear-headed calm that washes over you when you listen to water babbling down a stream, or leaves rustling in the wind? Researchers say they’ve pinpointed a scientific ...