Mental health and nature walks

January 09, 2021  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

On the mental health benefits of walking in nature: https://www.sciencealert.com/walking-through-nature-could-ease-your-brain-and-quicken-your-step

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Nagging thoughts

December 21, 2020  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

This study looks at how to shake a thought that won’t go away: https://www.sciencealert.com/psychologists-figure-out-three-ways-to-clear-your-head-of-new-thoughts

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Better mental health

December 21, 2020  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens,Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

While it is know that sleep, diet or exercise are all beneficial to mental health a new study examines which of the three provides the most benefit and benefits the synergy of all three: https://www.sciencealert.com/sleep-diet-or-exercise-now-you-can-rest-easy-knowing-which-one-has-the-biggest-impact-on-mental-health

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November 30, 2020  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

The health benefits of laughter This study explores how laughter can have profound positive effects on health: https://www.sciencealert.com/laughter-can-improve-your-mood-and-relieve-your-body-and-mind-of-stress

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The mental health benefits of being outdoors

November 09, 2020  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

An important nuance in the benefits of time spent outdoors is that the time is chosen and not imposed: https://www.sciencealert.com/prescriptions-for-time-in-nature-might-reduce-some-of-the-mental-health-benefits

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