Health Boosts from Just 2 Hours a Week in Nature.
Watching a child play in the woods or splash in a stream shows how good nature is for them. They’re happier, behave better, and feel more connected. Adults feel this too, which is why we seek out natural places for vacations. But how much time in nature is enough for health benefits? Researchers in the UK tackled this, aiming to create guidelines similar to those for physical activity. Here are things you need to know.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/spending-two-hours-a-week-in-nature-can-help-your-health
Watching a child play in the woods or splash in a stream shows how good nature is for them. They’re happier, behave better, and feel more connected. Adults feel this too, which is why we seek out natural places for vacations. But how much time in nature is enough for health benefits? Researchers in the UK tackled this, aiming to create guidelines similar to those for physical activity. Here are things you need to know.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/spending-two-hours-a-week-in-nature-can-help-your-health
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00:00Welcome back sun bro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
00:04Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and paying bills.
00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, Health boosts from just 2 hours a week in nature.
00:14Watching a child play in the woods or splash in a stream shows how good nature is for them.
00:19They're happier, behave better, and feel more connected.
00:22Adults feel this too, which is why we seek out natural places for vacations.
00:26But how much time in nature is enough for health benefits?
00:29Researchers in the UK tackled this, aiming to create guidelines similar to those for
00:33physical activity. Here are things you need to know.
00:361. Just 120 minutes in nature. In a recent study, over 19,000 people in
00:41the UK were surveyed about their weekly recreational time in nature and their overall health.
00:46The findings revealed that those who spent at least 120 minutes per week outdoors reported
00:50better mental and physical health compared to those who didn't spend any time in nature.
00:54Whether it's multiple short walks or a long weekend hike, the time added up the same.
00:59Although the health benefits were modest, equating to roughly 1% of the difference in
01:03health between various nature time levels, this is a significant first step towards setting a
01:07recommended weekly nature dose. 2. Quick nature hits.
01:11Even brief nature interactions can boost health. Studies show that just 5 minutes of outdoor
01:15exercise can improve mood and self-esteem. At places like Wildrock, adults often revert
01:20to childlike joy after an hour in nature, even if they have stressful jobs.
01:243. Practical nature guidelines. Nature guidelines should
01:28emphasize that any amount of time outside is beneficial.
01:31Even a quick 15-minute visit to a local park can help.
01:34Nature prescriptions might encourage using all senses to fully experience the surroundings,
01:38enhancing the benefits of being outdoors. 4. Beyond physical activity.
01:43The benefits of nature aren't limited to physical exercise.
01:46Simply sitting quietly in nature, akin to Japanese forest bathing, can be restorative,
01:50giving our brains a break from the constant focus required by screens and work.
01:54To truly benefit, it's essential to disconnect from devices and be mindful of nature,
01:58whether it's a majestic view or a nearby tree. Our natural environment plays a crucial role
02:03in our well-being, reflecting our evolutionary background.
02:06Given our history of living outdoors, it's only natural that spending time
02:10outside is beneficial for us. Thanks for watching, Sunbro.
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