A growing body of research cites the numerous benefits children gain by attending outdoor preschools, there are several local ...

In response to the anticipated closure, community groups, educators and parents are rallying to save the lodge. NatureConnect Central Oregon, formerly known as Children's Forest, is a coalition of ...

Scientific research may not have evidence of the sacred, but there is a large body of work that shows the positive effects of ...

The body of work supporting this position is large and growing. One scholarly critique challenges the myth of “reliable research” in pediatric gender medicine, contending that medically modifying the ...

Reigniting sexuality is more complicated than Stella getting her groove back. Here’s how some women are doing it.

Kindergarten is a big step for both child and parent. Taking a few strategic actions will help ease the transition and help you best prepare your preschooler for “the big K.” 1. Teach concepts.

Outdoor education has the potential to affect children’s physical and mental health while fostering an appreciation for nature.

It acknowledges that we are all vulnerable, that we are all participants in our own well-being, and that health is much more than the mechanical workings of the body. Nature Moves – A Dance Practice ...

The overall average body fat percentage in the United States is about 39.9% for women and 28.1% for men, so below these amounts would technically be “below average.” However, most people in the United ...

A deficiency can result in infertility. The muscle protein -- myostatin -- acts as the body's natural brake on muscle growth. Working with mice, the researchers found that lowering myostatin ...

and coconut — when choosing a body oil because they mimic the natural lipids found in your skin, helping to restore and balance your skin’s moisture level. Other oils like safflower and rose ...