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How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age

The Next Big Idea Daily

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Exploring the Impact of Outdoor Walks on Awe and Well-being in Aging Adults

This chapter delves into a study on awe walks for older adults, showing how short daily walks in nature, focused on cultivating awe, led to improved well-being, reduced anxiety, increased gratitude and compassion, and lower inflammation levels. The participants' shift in perspective captured through selfies highlighted a healthier sense of curiosity and connection to their surroundings.

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