Science-Backed Benefits of Forest Walking That Will Surprise You
Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – There is strong scientific evidence coming out of Japan about the anticancer effects of shinrin-yoku or forest bathing. In fact, according to Dr. Qing Li –…
People Who Take Walks in Forests or Greenspaces May Have Higher Stress Coping Abilities
University of Tsukuba via News-Medical Net – Work causes so much stress that it’s become a global public health issue. Stress’s impact on mental and physical health can also hurt…
Need Some Motivation to Get Outside? Discover 5 Proven Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – You might not need scientific research to know that being outdoors and surrounded by nature is good for your well-being. In fact, the health benefits of…
Low-Income Preschoolers Exposed to Nurturing Care Have Higher IQ Scores Later On
University of Maryland School of Medicine via EurekAlert – Preschoolers living in impoverished communities who have access to a nurturing home environment have significantly higher intelligence quotient (IQ) scores in adolescence…
A Regular Dose of Nature May Improve Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wiley via EurekAlert – A study published in Ecological Applications suggests that nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. An…
Nature Might Be Better Than Tech at Reducing Air Pollution
Ohio State University via Science Daily – Adding plants and trees to the landscapes near factories and other pollution sources could reduce air pollution by an average of 27 percent,…
