Spending time in nature is good for you.. 24 Nov 2020
I know previously I have talked about the benefits I get from spending time in nature (see >> Does nature restore you? - Part 1 & Part 2), but I wanted to share details of a recent study with you. Researchers from the University of Exeter studied the data from 20,000 people to look at the impact nature had on their health. They discovered:- Spending at least 2 hours a week in nature is the crucial threshold for good health and wellbeing.
- Those spending less that 2 hours a week in nature did not report a benefit in their health or wellbeing from being in nature.
- The 2 hours can be in a single visit or mutiple shorter visits.
- The 2 hour thresholds applies to everyone irrespective of economic status, ethnicity, occupation or current health.
- getting prespective on life circumstances
- reducing stress
- enjoying quality time with friends and family