A daily 20-minute stroll in the great outdoors has been found to dramatically lower stress levels and boost wellbeing. Scientists claim to have discovered that spending between 20-30 minutes amongst nature could cut levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, by about 10 per cent. Scientists claim to have discovered that spending between 20-30 minutes amongst nature could cut levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, by about 10 per cent. Spending time connected to nature has previously been suggested as a low-cost way of combating health issues including high-blood pressure and mental health problems. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he wants to see ‘the balance shifted’ from drugs to social activities to improve the country’s health.

Source: Daily Mail April 03, 2019 23:15 UTC