Nature's Rx: Healing Stress with the Great Outdoors - AI Podcast
Apr 17, 2025•11 min
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Story at-a-glance
- Research shows a two-hour forest walk significantly reduced depression, tension, fatigue, and confusion — even in people without diagnosed mental health conditions
- Middle-aged adults showed a significant drop in total mood disturbance after just three days of guided forest-based wellness activities
- Blood pressure decreased and oxygen levels remained optimal during the forest experience, showing measurable cardiovascular benefits without medication
- Women experienced stronger emotional improvements than men, especially in mental clarity and fatigue reduction, after exposure to forest environments
- You can lower stress, improve mood, and restore nervous system balance simply by spending time in nature and removing processed vegetable oils from your diet