5 Ways Going Outside Improves Your Mental and Physical Health

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're sharing ways to help you improve your mental wellbeing. Spending time outdoors has a wide range of mental and physical health benefits, from decreasing your risk of chronic conditions to improving your mood and focus.

Whether you’re at the beach or your backyard, the calming effect of being in nature can benefit your mental and physical wellbeing, especially when combined with exercise.

Here are a few ways that being outside can benefit your mind and body:

1. Lowers blood pressure and reduces the stress-related hormones cortisol and adrenaline.

2. Improves mood, alleviating feelings of anxiety, depression, and anger.

3. Speeds up healing from illness and surgery and results in fewer complications.

4. Increases Vitamin D levels, which is essential for good bone health and a strong immune system.

5. Improves brain function by increasing concentration, creativity, and mental clarity.

With these health benefits and more, spending time in nature can greatly improve how you feel physically and mentally. Learn what makes you feel your best by tracking your symptoms and mood along with your daily activities and experiences with Wave.

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