The One You Feed Why Spending Time in Nature Makes us Happier and Healthier with Florence Williams
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Jun 30, 2023 Florence Williams, a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and author of 'The Nature Fix,' reveals the remarkable benefits of spending time in nature. She discusses how just 15 minutes in a forest can lower cortisol levels and improve emotional well-being. Williams explains the concept of Nature Deficit Disorder, emphasizing that nature can sometimes surpass meditation in promoting mental health. The conversation encourages listeners to reconnect with their surroundings, highlighting the transformative power of natural environments on happiness and creativity.
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Nature and Mood
- Spending time in nature can boost mood, and this is supported by environmental psychology and neuroscience.
- Studies show decreased cortisol levels, blood pressure, and improved heart rate variability after time spent outdoors.
Nature and Health
- Studies show that time in nature positively affects blood pressure, cortisol levels, and natural killer (NK) cells.
- NK cells, part of the immune system, fight diseases like cancer and may increase after spending time in natural areas.
Nature Disconnection
- Many don't realize nature's positive impact due to their disconnection from it.
- This disconnection leads to undervaluing nature and prioritizing less beneficial activities.
