By Luka Surguladze
Recently screens have been taking over our lives, and have been given students struggles in their everyday lives. Research continues to highlight the far-reaching benefits of time in nature. Evidence relays the denying fact that students significantly improve their mental, and physical health by taking walks while being exposed to nature.
According to the American Psychological Association, walking outdoors in natural environments can significantly reduce stress, and anxiety. The natural environment makes our nervous systems react to it, calming our minds,and our body. Regularly walking in nature can lead to an improved mood on a daily basis as well as less fatigue, and stress.
A 2019 study published in Frontiers in Psychology supports the idea that walking in nature lowers negative thought patterns linked to our brains subconsciously. The study consisted of participants who took 50 minute walks in natural environments while having signals to their lower brain recorded. The study showed that they had lower activity of harmful thinking, compared to those who walked in a more urban environment.
Harvard Health also encourages walking outdoors improves cardiovascular health, while also boosting immune functions, and better sleep. Our bodies react to the fresh air, and sunlight by boosting serotonin levels also improving our mood, and emotional health.
Walking in nature is an overlooked effective way to support our bodies, and our mind. Research shows just walking for a few minutes a day in nature can severely boost someone’s mental, and physical health.
Comments are closed.