Stressed? Get outside

  If you think spa treatments and beach vacations are the best ways to relax, you may be barking up the wrong tree. Japanese scientists have found that walking in the forest, smelling its woodsy scent and looking at flora-covered landscapes can help you de-stress from the demands of daily life. Some Japanese government officials are recommending "forest therapy" to help workers chill out. And what better day to take a hike than on National Trails Day, June 5. Details: www.americanhiking.org/NTD.aspx.