When Diana Markuson steps into the forest, she feels better. “It’s just my happy place,” the Conroe resident said. The retired psychiatric nurse wanted to share that feeling with others. After reading ...

Now that fall is here, there are lots of chances to make fall planters for outdoors and autumn arrangements inside. Throughout the Lancaster County area are talks about fall perennials, compost and ...

In a way, it’s a bit of guided meditation. It makes us stop and be present in nature, instead of, ‘I got to get to the top of ...

NEW YORK — In Japan, it's called "shinrin-yoku," which translates as forest bathing. It's the practice of immersing yourself in nature to improve your well-being, and interest in the concept is ...

New studies suggest that spending time in nature offers scientifically-proven benefits. We've known for a long time that taking a walk outdoors can be beneficial for mental health. But new studies ...

Kohler and Bathing Solutions both manufacture walk-in tubs for those with limited mobility. Both companies offer add-on features like air and water jets and hand-held showerheads, but there are some ...

Have you ever had it in your mind to do one thing, then all of a sudden something catches your eye, and you go in a completely different direction? Well, this week’s column is exactly that, a totally ...

"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." —Henry David Thoreau Thoreau and other literary giants of the past eloquently pronounced the positive effects of spending time in ...

For veterans who sustained service-related injuries, daily activities like bathing can become difficult or hazardous due to physical limitations. Fortunately, the VA offers support for walk-in tubs — ...

Workforce shortages continue to challenge skilled providers in many areas, and patient bathing isn’t exempt. In spite of all the disruption, however, COVID-19 has revealed the resilience of staff and ...

Question: Dear Mr. Del Grande: My husband and I plan to remodel our bathroom to make it age-friendly. Right now we are planning to replace our existing tub with a walk-in shower. But, I do like taking ...