The physical and mental well-being benefits of nature include:
lower levels of stress hormones and muscle tension
Improves recovery and sleep quality
restores blood circulation
reduces blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate
microbes protect against allergies and autoimmune diseases
the diversity of nature supports human health in a holistic way
The social welfare benefits of nature include:
Clearer thinking, greater distance from worries and concerns
helps to face and deal with life's problems
Being in nature and seeing nature helps to alleviate feelings of pain
helps to improve attention, concentration and memory
increases positive emotions, calms the mind and reduces anxiety
improve creativity, problem solving and alertness
natural environments increase social capital, community and empowerment
people in nature seem to have more positive attitudes towards other people
interaction between different groups is easier in natural environments
activates physical activity
increases social bonds and community spirit
The well-being benefits of nature-based physical activity include:
improving self-esteem and mood
revitalises and increases energy
increases self-esteem and motivation, boosts energy and motivation, and reduces tension, confusion, anger and depression.
maintains and improves balance and joint mobility
better tolerance to stress in nature
exercise in nature brings greater enjoyment and a sense of satisfaction
exercise in nature feels less like a chore
more positive engagement and desire to continue exercising
