Reasons Why Being in Nature is Good for You

It’s not just a myth, being outside really is good for you. Here’s why it’s helpful to spend time outdoors.

1. Walks in nature help your memory
In general, exercise is great, but one study from the University of Michigan showed participants who took a memory test and then walked in nature did 20% better than those who took the test and then took a walk around the city.1 Mother Earth knows what she’s doing.

2. You feel happier
According to one Finnish study, spending just 15 minutes sitting in nature helped people feel psychologically restored. Those results were even faster when they spent that time walking.

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