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Spending At Least Two Hours Weekly In Natural Environment May Lead To Better Physical Health, Psychological Well-Being, Research Suggests

The Washington Post (7/5, Searing) reported, "New research finds that people who spend at least two hours a week in a natural environment – like parks, beaches, woodlands or urban green spaces – are more likely to have better physical health and psychological well-being than those who do not venture into the great outdoors." The findings, based on "data from a nationally representative sample of 19,806 British adults," were published in Scientific Reports and "found 59 percent improved odds for overall good health and 23 percent better odds of psychological well-being." The experts "expressed hope that their findings might inspire health guidelines calling for 120 minutes a week of nature exposure, similar to the Physical Activity Guidelines, put out by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that call for 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity."

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