Spend time outside, being outdoors is good for our well-being.
For example, living in greener neighborhoods is associated with better mental health.
A study found that those who move to a greener area had a subsequent improvement in their mental health.
That was maintained through a three year full of period.
Part of the beneficial effect of a greener neighborhood seems to come from the greater ability to walk
for recreation.
Green areas like parks also serve as a meeting place for neighborhood friends facilitating social connection.
There are also appears to be a dark benefit of being in natural environments that weren't constructed
by humans.
For example, we can enjoy the natural beauty of our surroundings while hiking in the woods.
Time in Nature also gives us a break from living with traffic, constant bombardment by advertising
and entertainment.
Um, there is also evidence from lab studies that viewing nature science engages the parasympathetic
nervous system, helping a person recover after encountering a stressor.
Related findings showed that going for a walk in a natural environment compared to a walk in urban area
led to decreased regulation, as well as decreased activity in a region of the brain linked to rumination.
In short, there are no reasons to spend time outdoors in natural settings.