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The science of why spending time in nature is just so good for us

Getting outside to garden or walk in a park is good for your body – it’s exercise and you can get some vitamin D from the sun – but it’s also important for your self-esteem and mood

By Penny Sarchet

20 December 2023

A few minutes in nature can do you a world of good

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I always find that in December it’s hard to resist reflecting on the past 12 months and setting goals and hopes for the year ahead. For me, 2023 was a year to step back from leisure time in nature, to focus instead on welcoming a new member of my family. It’s the second time in…

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