Camping - it's a great relief for the body, mind and soul. Taking a walk through the forest, we witness the foliage, birds, listen to their Twitter, breathe in the fragrance of flowers and trees.
< Website has decided to explain why the rest of the city so important for health. Spend a weekend in nature!
1. Being in the country clears the mind from unnecessary thoughts. The concentration on the negative thoughts often lead to anxiety and depression, as well as to overeating and PTSD.
Recent research has proven that walking in nature significantly reduce the number of intrusive thoughts and improve mood. Scientists compared the status of the participants of the experiment, when those 90 minutes were in the city and as much time outside. As a result, it was found that people outside the city decreased activity of the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for emotions and behavioral functions.
2. Pastime in nature improves creative thinking. The study participants were 4 days out of town and do not use appliances. After they have been offered jobs that require creativity. As a result, the performance of these individuals grew by 50%.
Keep this in mind when find yourself in nature. Especially such knowledge is useful if you feel depressed. The fact that modern technology and the noise of the city require a lot of attention. We are so used to them that they no longer notice their influence. However, this does not negate the fact of fatigue and need to stay in seclusion.
3. Walking outdoors helps children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD is a common disease, which is accompanied by difficulty concentrating, inattention and impulsivity poorly managed.
The researchers found that regardless of age and sex determination in nature helps to ease unwanted symptoms. However, even if you just bring the student place the child to the window, which overlooks the greenery - this is a positive effect on his condition
4.. Surfing - a great way to get exercise. We have all heard the phrase "A healthy body - healthy mind". Hiking themselves effective physical exercise. They are easier than running, and do not provide such a large load on the joints. During the journey on foot, you can burn 400 to 700 calories per hour, depending on its complexity.
At the same time, according to research, aerobic exercise improves the cognitive ability: imagination, presentation of information, logical thinking, the ability to make decisions. The researchers also found that walking exercise improves memory.
5. Walking in nature relieve stress. More and more doctors recommend ecotherapy to reduce anxiety and reduce stress. In California, there is even a special program that promotes the theme of improving health through regular visits to national parks.
According to the materials: lifehack
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