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How Nature Can Help YOU in Health and Wellness
Do you enjoy the mountains, the beach, the forest, or maybe you like being by a nice quiet lake. Do you like to be by a stream of water or are you searching waterfalls in the jungle. Do you like bird watching? Do you like to walk alone or with others?
Nature is all around us no matter where you go outside of the city. Some larger cities will have a green space that you can enjoy. Spending time in nature is good for our health and overall well-being. Psychological, physical and behavioural benefits.
Spending time in nature include.
Short term memory and concentration
Creativity and imagination
Mental well-being: less anxiety and depression, improved mood
Physical health
Quality of sleep
Lower stress
Boosts the immune system
Restoration of mental energy
Social connection and improved quality of relationships (get out there with others!)
Less than 20 minutes a day improves health and well-being.
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