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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 11, 2020

New research from Cornell University shows just how powerful nature can be for mental and physical health. From protection from chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and obesity, to improved mental health, the benefits of spending time outdoors are so great doctors are now prescribing visits to nature for their patients. And recent studies are providing guidance on how often we need to be getting outdoors to reap these benefits. A review of the university’s studies was recently published in Frontiers in Psychology. An article in Eating Well recaps the findings. Bottom line: just 10-50 minutes sitting or walking in natural spaces can do wonders for our mental and physical health.