BP Health:Some Emotional Benefits Of Getting Outdoors

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Remember when your mom told you to go play outside? As it turned out, she was onto something. Spending time outside is good for your body and mind. It is so powerful that some doctors even prescribe nature for their patients. "I prescribe natural time to my patients because there's a lot of research that supports the idea that being outside is one of the best things we can do for our health," says Melissa Lem, MD.

Whether you live in a leafy suburb or a big city, the great outdoors can make you calmer, happier, and more focused.

Your brain is connected to nature.

"Decades of research have shown that interacting with nature and feeling it can reduce stress and depression, improve cognition and concentration, and lower heart rate and blood pressure," said Dr. Brandy-jo Millen, associate professor of nutrition at Drexel University.

How much time do you need outside? "Studies show that people who spend at least two hours a week in nature are much healthier and happier than those who don't," Lem said. "The most effective reduction in cortisol (the main stress hormone) occurs between 20 and 30 minutes."

On the outside

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Between worsening economic hardship and the non-stop pandemic, we need outdoor time more than ever. Very effective. A new study from the University of Colorado found that during the first year of the COVID pandemic, people who spent time in green Spaces were less likely to experience stress and depression than those who didn't.

But even if you don't feel anxious or depressed, you can still benefit from nature's mood-lifting power. Studies show that people who are in harmony with nature tend to be happier. They also reported a deeper sense of well-being and self-growth.

Being close to nature can even help you make healthier choices. In a recent study of 317 city dwellers, Millilon and her team found that people who scored high on a natural connection test ate healthier foods, especially fruits and vegetables. While she's not sure why nature lovers eat better, she's skeptical. "I think spending time in nature stimulates our curiosity, and that's special," she said. "I wonder if this curiosity will carry over to the foods we choose and the way we nourish our bodies."

5 Easy ways to get close to nature

Whether you have just a few minutes or an entire afternoon, these activities can help you tap into the healing power of nature.

1.Go fishing, surf, or relax on the beach.

Grass and trees are good. But areas with bodies of water, so-called blue Spaces, are also good for your mind. In addition to being less stressed and in a good mood, soaking near water can also improve interpersonal relationships, enhance self-confidence and enhance resilience.

2.Relax by the fountain.

Can't go to the beach? Try to immerse yourself in the soothing sound of water. Just 15 minutes of listening to heavenly music can relieve muscle tension, slow your pulse and reduce stress.

3.Take a walk in the woods (or a wooded park).

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You will become calmer, clearer and more energetic. Plus, you can boost your health by breathing in immune-boosting compounds released by trees and plants, which are called plant fungicides, Lemme says.

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4.Make a garden.

Mililon says growing and caring for plants is an easy way to get close to nature, both indoors and out. No gardening skills required. "If you have no experience growing plants, there are great resources online and in print to help guide new plant lovers," she says.

5.Stare out the window.

Can't go out? It helps to see nature through a window or in a photograph. Outdoor images are so useful that one study found that when students looked at photos of lush parks after completing a set of math problems, their bodies' fight or flight responses were diminished.

Finally, Lem says, "You don't have to be on the side of a mountain or in the middle of a forest to find nature. You can find nature in all kinds of places." "If you feel like you've had a meaningful experience with nature, then you'll notice the health benefits."