E37 – The Scientifically Proven Health Benefits of Nature

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“Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit.” –Edward Abbey

Spending time in nature has been scientifically proven to benefit mental and physical health. In this episode, I dive into an article by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that lays out some of the benefits of spending time outside including…

1. Improved immune health
2. Reduction in stress and anxiety
3. Lower blood pressure
4. improved ability to focus and a reduction in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms (ADHD)
5. Quicker recovery from surgery.

If you need more incentive to get outside beyond the adventure and views, this episode will provide you with reasons that may help you improve your overall health.

Citation:

Immerse Yourself in a Forest for Better Health. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/90720.html

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