Summary
Spending just 20 minutes in nature can positively affect your body and mind. Studies show that brief time outdoors can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve overall health.
Key Facts
- Being in nature for 20 minutes can lower stress hormones and blood pressure.
- A UK study found spending 120 minutes weekly in nature improves health and well-being.
- Exposure to nature can decrease cortisol and adrenaline, hormones linked to stress.
- Natural scents, such as pine, have calming effects and can affect mood.
- Organic compounds from trees and soil can enter the bloodstream and calm the body.
- Soil and plants contain beneficial bacteria that can aid the gut's health.
