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Topic- Environmental wellness
Older adults find better living through gardening
Research has shown that gardening promotes physical activity (ICAA Research Review, 9[1] January 2009) and relieves stress (Journal of Health Psychology, 16[1] January 2011). Gardening also seems to improve overall life satisfaction.
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Outdoor exercise aids mental well-being
Just five minutes of physical activity outdoors can elevate mood, according to a report published a few months ago by the American Chemical Society (ICAA Research Review, 10[39] November 2010). A new research review in the society’s journal uses a different methodology to confirm those findings.
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Improve mental health by exercising outside
Background in a new study explains that it is well established that both exercise and exposure to nature can improve and protect mental health. What happens when these two are combined?
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