Discovering the Mental and Physical Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
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Spending just 20 minutes in nature can significantly improve health by reducing stress hormones, lowering blood pressure, enhancing gut health, and promoting relaxation through sight, smell, and touch, with even small outdoor interactions or visual cues like photos providing benefits.
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