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The secret to beating stress may be as simple as getting outside, an expert says.
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Published: 06 May 2024 – 08:54 Updated: 06 May 2024 – 08:59
US-based pediatrician Dr. “Being outdoors has so many amazing benefits for us,” Vanessa Slots said in a statement.
Dr. “There are many studies showing that being in nature — even just sitting under a tree every day — reduces our stress, which in turn lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and stress hormones like cortisol,” Slots added.
Spending time in nature not only reduces stress and relieves depression, it can also improve memory and help people suffering from ADHD.
Kandi Wiens, a University of Pennsylvania researcher who specializes in stress, resilience and burnout research, also said that spending time in nature increases dopamine and endorphins, feel-good hormones.
COMES IN 10 MINUTES
Endorphins are chemicals released by the body in response to pain or stress, and they are also released during activities such as spending time in nature, exercising, having sex, laughing, meditating and eating chocolate, according to Harvard Health.
Wiens, “Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Resilience and Improve Your Relationship with Work.” In his book, he explained that the stress-reducing effects of being in nature appear in as little as 10 minutes.
Whether it’s visiting a city park or hiking in the woods, spending time outdoors can support your mental health.
“There is growing evidence from dozens of studies that nature benefits human health, both physical and psychological,” says Lisa Nisbet, a psychologist at Trent University in Ontario, Canada, who studies nature connectedness.
“You can lift your mood by walking in nature, even city nature. “And the sense of connection you get with the natural world seems to contribute to happiness even when you’re not physically immersed in nature,” he said.
Another study conducted in 2023 found that even a simple act like watching nature videos can reduce stress.
