I couldn’t agree more with the post on Mihran’s blog today. I’m not looking forward to blowing snow and ice on the walks. If you’re in a cold climate, let’s enjoy the outdoors while we can! Thanks, Mihran.
Those who spent two hours a week outside reported improved mental and physical health.
In case you needed even more of a reason to get into the Great Outdoors, a study published in Scientific Reports says that spending two hours in nature every week could provide a boost to your health. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard this; in July 2018, Science Daily shared another report boasting the same idea. If you read no further, at least take away the moral of this story: Spending time in nature is always a good idea.
This new study took two groups — one that did not spend any time in nature and another that took advantage of residential green spaces (parks, beaches, and the woods) — and monitored them for seven days. Each participant reported back on the state of their mental and physical wellness at the end of…
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel 
8 thoughts on “Getting Outside Is Good for Your Mental and Physical Health, According to New Study”
Cathy Brockman
I do t get outside near enough. I guess I should try harder. Maybe when it cools off more.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I don’t as much as I should, either, Cathy. I’m working on it, and trying to walk a couple days a week or more. It doesn’t always work out.
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D. Wallace Peach
This totally makes sense, Mary. I didn’t get outside much this summer other than to sit in a car, and I can feel the loss. Time to go outside!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I haven’t either, Diana. Summer has passed me by, but this week is summer weather again, so I’m getting out. Hope you do too.
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Jina Bazzar
I don’t like the snow, but I don’t like the hot days of summer either. For me, autumn and spring are the best months of the year. Thanks for sharing!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I agree with you all the way around, Jina. Right now in my state, the weather is awesome where you don’t need air conditioning or heat. But… It’s going up to 90 degrees by the end of the week. Too hot!
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Teagan R. Geneviene
Nice share, Mary. Hugs on the wing!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thank you, Teagan. Thanks for stopping by too. I will get caught up on your blog one of these days. You may have turned your serial into a book before then. 🙂
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