Harvard Medicine Magazine
Explore the health benefits of getting outside
A Walk in the Woods May Boost Mental Health
Many physicians are prescribing time in nature as balm for the brain
Featured Articles
Inside View
A photo essay of brain structures and neural mechanisms
Climate Anxiety
The existential threat posed by climate change is deeply troubling to many young people
The Healing Airwaves
By allowing for hard conversations, podcasts and radio can promote empathy and reduce stigma
Sleep Issue
Sleep Melds Memories
Researchers home in on how the sleeping brain consolidates memories
Health, Disease, and Chronobiology
Scientists are uncovering the ways circadian rhythms influence our well-being
A Child’s Need for Sleep
A good deal of a child’s brain growth and development occur during sleep
Climate in the Clinic
The Effects of Heat on Older Adults
When heat intensifies, older adults weaken—but they don’t have to
Noise and Health
Noise pollution is more than a nuisance. It's a health risk
What We Sow
Pesticide use, changing with the climate, threatens reproductive health
The Written Word
Random Acts of Medicine
An interview with Anupam Jena and Christopher Worsham