For Well-Being And Health, Two Hours A Week Is The Key Dose Of Nature

Spending at least two hours a week in nature can be a crucial threshold for promoting health and well-being, according to a new large-scale study.

An investigation led by the University of Exeter, published in Reports and posted on the site. They do not visit nature at all during an average week. However, the benefits of the people have not been found.

The study of data of almost 20,000 people in England and of not being imported in the 120 minutes was achieved in a single visit or in several shorter visits. They also discovered that the 120-minute threshold was applied to both men and women, older and younger adults, through different groups of occupied and ethnic people, between those living in rich and poor areas, and even among people with diseases or disabilities.

Dr. Mat White, of the University of Exeter School of Medicine, who led the study, said: "It's good to know how going outdoors in nature can be good for people's health and well-being, but so far we have not been able to say it is most of the visits to nature in this investigation is about a cape only a few miles from home, to which you can visit the local urban green spaces seems to be something positive. Sea is a realistic goal for many people, especially since they are spread over a whole week to get the benefit."

There is growing evidence that simply living in a greener neighborhood can be good for your health. The current research data comes from the Natural Environment Survey of Natural England, the world's largest study that collects data on people's weekly contact with the natural world.

The co-author of the research, Professor Terry Hartig of the Uppsala University in Sweden said: "There are many reasons to spend time in nature can be good for health and well-being, even have a perspective of the circumstances of the life, reduce stress and enjoy quality time with friends and family. "The current findings offer valuable support to health professionals for recommendations on how to spend time in nature to promote health and basic well-being, similar to the guidelines for the weekly physical examination."

By: Preeti Narula

Content: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190613095227.htm