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The Positive Effects of Spending Time in Natural Environments
Spending time in natural environments improves mood and reduces stress. Studies have shown that even just 15 minutes in a peaceful forest can decrease cortisol levels and improve heart rate variability. Our nervous system and physiology reflect the benefits of being in nature. Natural killer cells, which are part of our immune system, also increase after short walks in nature.