Study after study indicates there is a connection between a person’s health and wellbeing and their interaction with nature. Here are a few articles that help drive that point home. We all should be doing what we can to get outdoors and find ourselves in nature everyday.
3 Ways getting outside into nature helps improve your health – UC Davis health
Connection to nature and time spent in gardens predicts social cohesion – ScienceDirect
Nature promotes self-transcendence and prosocial behavior – ScienceDirect
Do Physical Activity, Social Cohesion,and Loneliness Mediate the Association Between Time Spent Visiting Green Space and Metal Health? – Sage Journals
Looking for a Mental Health Boost? You might want to try birdwatching – Lauren Petty, 5Chicago
Mountains for the Mind – Trail Magazine
How to Enjoy Health Benefits of Nature When Your Job Keeps You Indoors – MakeUseOf
Hiking: The Pandemic Has Underscored Not Just the Physical, But the Mental Health Benefits – The National Interest
The Power of Nature – Stanford
The Restorative Power of Nature – University of Groningen
The Healing Power of Nature – Time Magazine
The Restorative Power of Nature – Medium
The Restorative Power of Nature is Undeniable – Mother Jones