From weight loss and increased oxygen uptake to a reduction in anxiety and depression, being in nature is just plain good for us.
Rooted in Nature: Why Gardens, Parks, & Forests Are Essential For Well-Being
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An increasing number of medical professionals have begun writing “nature prescriptions” for their patients.