We all know that spending time in nature is known to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, and relieve a sense of isolation and loneliness. The exact reasons this phenomenon happens are unclear at this point, but it’s been proven in many studies that associations with nature have these effects on us.
When stress and anxiety are reduced, the heart rate returns to normal, blood pressure can be lowered and there will also be a reduction in the high levels of cortisone associated with stress.
The therapeutic qualities of nature have also been recognized in the
One example is Park Rx
He envisions a similar tool embedded in electronic health-record systems one day, and in 2019 the National Institutes of Health funded a five-year research trial to test physical and mental health outcomes at the community health center where he works.
Over time, such programs may be a boon both for people and nature, especially with recent surveys indicating that 25 percent of
Researchers have found that people who listen to bird songs became more relaxed than those who listened to a meditation app. So next time you take a walk or go hiking, be sure and listen for the birds!