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Between the light, heat and crackling sound, sitting around a campfire can be a relaxing experience — and experts agree that it can even benefit your mental health.

Lighting a campfire and watching as the flames grow and flicker can feel therapeutic — for good reason. Between the light, heat and crackling sound, sitting around a campfire can be a relaxing ...