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Why kids need nature more than ever

Why kids need nature more than ever

Last Child in the Woods author Richard Louv argues the rising use of technology in education makes kids' need for nature even stronger.

Embracing the light: How the sun is good for you

Embracing the light: How the sun is good for you

Did you know sunshine fights disease and promotes spectacular health? It's time to embrace the light!

Country living  Spectacular immune systems

Country living = Spectacular immune systems

Health writer Kristen Boye looks at the latest scientific studies showing how rural living builds powerful immunity in people.

The benefits of well water

The benefits of well water

One often under-appreciated health perk of rural living is unlimited access to a cleaner, more natural source of water: well water.

How Rural Living Helps You Stress Less and Live Longer

How Rural Living Helps You Stress Less and Live Longer

Five ways living in the country can give you a huge boost in your health by reducing daily stress levels.

13 unstructured playtime ideas to get the kids outside

13 unstructured playtime ideas to get the kids outside

It’s no surprise kids are overscheduled these days.

Growing your own superfood crops  Rethink Rural Blog

Growing your own superfood crops | Rethink Rural Blog

Did you know Americans spend nearly 27 billion dollars on nutritional supplements annually, according to Consumer Reports?

What rural land buyers want

What rural land buyers want

With over 50,000 acres of rural land in the real estate inventory of TerraPointe LLC (the company that owns Rethink:Rural), it is important to know...

The rural land that keeps on giving

The rural land that keeps on giving

Troy James is a man who likes to reinvent himself, and his rural land helps him do it, from raising chicken to paintball to composing music.

5 Ways Rural Living Builds Healthier Kids

5 Ways Rural Living Builds Healthier Kids

We hear a lot about adults moving to the country to escape from the stress and grind of city life, but recent studies are showing stress is taking a...