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Spending two hours a week in nature may boost health

According to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, people who spend at least 120 minutes in nature a week are significantly more likely to report good health and higher psychological well-being than those who don't visit nature at all during an average week.

By: ANI   | | Published: June 14, 2019 6:12 pm
Tags: living around nature  Nature  Psychological wellbeing  tips to Reduce Stress  
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Being active in nature can provide us many physiological and psychological benefits. © Shutterstock

Who does not like to spend time in nature? But the number of hours you spend in nature may be significant to how it benefits your well-being. A recent study has claimed that spending at least two hours a week in nature may boost health and well-being. Also Read - What is driving people to seek out nature during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The study published in the journal ‘Scientific Reports’ found that people who spend at least 120 minutes in nature a week are significantly more likely to report good health and higher psychological wellbeing than those who don’t visit nature at all during an average week. However, no such benefits were found for people who visited natural settings such as town parks, woodlands, country parks and beaches for less than 120 minutes a week. Also Read - Feeling stressed? 5 lifestyle changes to ease your mind and mood



Dr Mat White, who led the study, said, “It’s well known that getting outdoors in nature can be good for people’s health and wellbeing but until now we’ve not been able to say how much is enough.” Also Read - Diabetics beware: Too much stress can cause a sugar spike

“Majority of nature visits in this research took place within just two miles of home so even visiting local urban greenspaces seems to be a good thing. Two hours a week is hopefully a realistic target for many people, especially given that it can be spread over an entire week to get the benefit,” White added.

The study used data from nearly 20,000 people in England and found that it didn’t matter whether the 120 minutes was achieved in a single visit or over several shorter visits.

It also found the 120-minute threshold applied to both men and women, to older and younger adults, across different occupational and ethnic groups, among those living in both rich and poor areas, and even among people with long term illnesses or disabilities.

There is growing evidence that merely living in a greener neighbourhood can be good for health, for instance by reducing air pollution. The data for the current research came from Natural England’s Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment Survey.

Co-author of the research, Professor Terry Hartig said, “There are many reasons why spending time in nature may be good for health and wellbeing, including getting perspective on life circumstances, reducing stress, and enjoying quality time with friends and family.”

“The current findings offer valuable support to health practitioners in making recommendations about spending time in nature to promote basic health and wellbeing,” Hartig said.

Published : June 14, 2019 6:12 pm
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