13 Reasons You Should Be Spending More Time Outside

Go take a hike.

Forest visits have been shown to increase number (by nearly 50%) and activity of natural cancer-killing cells. (Source).

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Following stressful events, blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle tension have all been seen to decrease faster in natural environments than in urban settings. (Source.)

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People who take part in conservation projects report feeling part of a system greater than themselves, and improvements in overcoming social isolation. (Source.)

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13 Reasons You Should Be Spending More Time Outside

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