Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Sunday, June 6, 2010

5 mins in the outdoors can boost your self-esteem


Just spending 5 mins outdoors a day can help improve mental health, said a recent study published in the The Journal Environmental Science & Technology.

Researchers from the University of Essex found that 'green activities' such as gardening, farming, boating, walking and cycling can boost mood and self-esteem. They found that the greatest health improvement occurred in the young and the mentally ill, although people from all age groups benefited. The researchers further recommend that all natural environments were beneficial, including parks in towns and cities, but green areas with water features appeared to have more positive effects.

Read the full article here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36899017/ns/health-behavior/