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Spend time outside, being outdoors is good for our well-being.

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For example, living in greener neighborhoods is associated with better mental health.

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A study found that those who move to a greener area had a subsequent improvement in their mental health.

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That was maintained through a three year full of period.

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Part of the beneficial effect of a greener neighborhood seems to come from the greater ability to walk

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for recreation.

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Green areas like parks also serve as a meeting place for neighborhood friends facilitating social connection.

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There are also appears to be a dark benefit of being in natural environments that weren't constructed

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by humans.

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For example, we can enjoy the natural beauty of our surroundings while hiking in the woods.

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Time in Nature also gives us a break from living with traffic, constant bombardment by advertising

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and entertainment.

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Um, there is also evidence from lab studies that viewing nature science engages the parasympathetic

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nervous system, helping a person recover after encountering a stressor.

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Related findings showed that going for a walk in a natural environment compared to a walk in urban area

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led to decreased regulation, as well as decreased activity in a region of the brain linked to rumination.

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In short, there are no reasons to spend time outdoors in natural settings.