Your Path to Better Health Starts
Outside
Just 20 minutes in a local park is enough to start feeling better – lower stress, lower blood pressure, and a better mood. Make it a regular habit, and the benefits add up: research shows the around 2 hours a week in nature is linked to a healthier heart, better blood sugar levels, and a stronger immune system, along with less stress and anxiety.
Nature has a way of calming us down. Time outside can help you focus, remember things better, and recover from a long, tiring day. For kids and adults who struggle with attention, time outdoors can help- sometimes just as much as other treatments.
Playing outside helps kids stay at a healthy weight, protects their eyesight, and helps them focus better. It’s also a great way to unwind and take a break from screens. A family walk or trip to the trail is an easy, low-cost way to feel better together mentally and physically.
Download the free Prescription for Nature app to find trails near you, rated for every ability level. Talk to your healthcare provider about how time in nature can help – for your body and your mind. It’s a simple habit that fits right alongside the care you already get.
