Health on a budget? A new study suggests going outside offers health benefits
Theresa Sullivan Barger
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Studies show interacting with nature benefits physical health, psychological well-being, cognitive ability and social cohesion.Metro Creative Connection / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Studies show interacting with nature benefits physical health, psychological well-being, cognitive ability and social cohesion.Metro Creative Connection / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Studies show interacting with nature benefits physical health, psychological well-being, cognitive ability and social cohesion.Metro Creative Connection / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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If you’ve hiked the state’s parks or biked the rail trails, you’ve probably noticed an uptick in usage. During the pandemic, 45 percent of adults living in the Northeast reported increasing time spent in nature or outdoors, according to a study by a UConn professor. We may be drawn to the outdoors for the pretty scenery and fresh air, but it’s also good for our health.