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It's been extra cold and snowy and it's tempting to stay indoors more. But I wanted to share some research I discovered.
Recent studies show:
- lower stress learning in nature vs classroom
- viewing nature scenes reduces muscular tension and blood pressure
- more parks = lower mortality
- television and computers reduce cognitive performance
- screen time reduces life expectancy
- nature-based recreation is down 50% last 4 decades
Why?
Nature gives us:
- aromatic chemicals - nature-derived chemicals provide emotional connection
- sunlight - produces mood-regulationg seratonin, reduces depression
- negative air ions - improved health and longevity
- natural sounds - reduces stress, improves immune system and cognition
Some of my favourite things are:
- DOGSLEDDING
- Snowshoeing
- Skiing (cross-country and skate skiing)
- Walking the dog
- Ice Fishing (only if the sun is out and can find a spot out of the wind)
What kinds of things do you like to do outside?
references:
Your Brain on Nature, Selhub and Logan, 2012 Wiley
Last Child in the Woods, Louv, 2005, Algonquin
Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy
8 comments:
Sadly about the only time I venture outdoors is to mow the law. That tends to take all the fun out of the great outdoors. However, I do enjoy going to parks for nature hikes.
to go back inside.
I love taking walks outside when it's warmer than this. Right now all I want to do is stay inside. I just wish it'd warm up to 30.
It's good, I suppose, to think about the positive. Just make sure your toes don't froze, as Winnie the Pooh would say.
When I lived in Oregon and New Mexico, we were out enjoying the scenery every week. Arkansas and N Carolina where it's humid, not so much.
I used to love fishing w/my grandpa. I'm hoping to take my little guy someday, but right now '2 years old' and 'fish hooks' strikes fear into my heart! =)When it gets warm, I take him to the playground and let him run around while I read.
Just wanted to say Ice Dogs is almost here!! Can't wait!
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