Want to be happier?

Want to be happier?

Go for a hike: Spending time in the countryside improves wellbeing

Posted on 27.04.2017

  • A link between nature and an improved mood has long been reported in studies
  • But new research confirms the widely-held belief about spending time outdoors
  • Going for a walk outside helps to keep a smile on your face, the study suggests

We’re constantly on the lookout for material things to make us happy.

But new research proves the answer could be much simpler than splashing out on a new car, clothes or watch.

Going for a hike in the countryside is not only good for your health – it helps to keep a smile on your face, the study suggests.

Scientists across the world have long reported a substantial link between spending time outdoors and an improved mood.

And the new Oregon State University study of almost 4,500 people confirms the widely-held belief about nature – finding it improves wellbeing.

All of the participants involved lived in the Puget Sound region of Washington state, the findings noted.

This area includes the cities of Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma and is also home to Mount Rainier National Park.

They wanted to assess the link between overall enjoyment with life and how often they engaged with the surrounding environment.

Source
Daily Mail UK

 

 

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