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Want to Help Us All? Plant Trees
With the consequences of climate change becoming more imminent, it’s time to take action. Trees can combat the consequences of climate change by reducing carbon dioxide. A recent study found that mass planting of trees, as much as 2.5 million acres worth, could reduce carbon emissions by two thirds. Here’s how we can save the world. The Future of Climate Change - Climate change has already -changed...
September 17, 2022
Could a Sterile Environment Make You Neurotic?
Researchers believe they have found an “anxiety vaccine” in the most unlikely place: soil. Studies- have shown that a common bacterium found in plain old dirt, -Mycobacterium vaccae-, has anti-inflammatory properties that prevent the brain from being wired for stress. This means that an overly sterile environment in childhood could contribute to anxiety disorders later in life. For decades, scientists...
January 25, 2022
Longevity Boost: Living Near a Park Adds Years to a Life
Just being outside can lower -stress levels and blood pressure. But if you live near a recreational area, you can really reap incredible benefits. From treating depression to getting active, being near a park can add years to your life. In fact, researchers published -an interesting study in the Lancet- which revealed that for every 0.1 increase in green space (which we're simplifying here but they...
April 23, 2021
The Health Benefits of Getting Back to Nature
Fresh air, sunshine and green space can do a lot for our health and well-being, says a brand new study. With demanding jobs and the distractions of indoor hobbies, like watching Netflix and scrolling through social media, it's easy to forget just how great it feels to step outside. Whether it's a long hike on the weekend or a few minutes each day strolling through a local park, immersing ourselves...
September 3, 2019
Can Spending a Few Hours Outdoors Improve Your Health?
Spending time outdoors provides individuals of all ages with the opportunity to have better -mental and physical health. Can spending time outdoors improve both mental and physical health? Well, research has shown there are a variety of benefits to being outside for a bit, and it doesn't require a whole vacation or take as long as you may think. Learn more about how nature can help your mental and...
August 22, 2019
Providing Harmony Between Nature and Humans
Nature is a crucial component for life to thrive. It provides a place for life, a source of food and water, and a wide amount of land for exploration. Both animals and humans thrive with nature. Without it, we would truly be nothing. Ironically, humans have not always been known to be kind to nature. In this day and age, sometimes we forget to treat mother nature with the respect it deserves. With...
January 12, 2019
3 Reasons to Breathe in Some Nature
There are many reasons to go outside and enjoy nature and the great outdoors.  Not that you actually -need- a reason, but if you do, here are 3 of them: - Our Creativity and Mental Well-Being Increases- ~ As we lead our hectic, busy lives, it's important to get a change of scenery to truly clear our minds and think about something different than what we've been thinking about at work or home.  By getting...
March 7, 2016