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- 12 Scientific Benefits of Being Outside
- An article the reinforces the idea that kids need to be outside more.
- https://1000hoursoutside.com/1/post/2019/01/children-should-be-outside-for-4-6-hours-everyday.html?fbclid=IwAR1on5JK0Yc-ZEQy9jrMP2dR4MxlMhDGsvUvv66cOlssFshXmYLkz1TSkLY
- An article detailing the benefits of walking or hiking in the rain.
- https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/the-smell-of-the-rain-reduces-stress-and-7-other-benefits-of-walking-in-the-rain/?utm_source=LOTG&fbclid=IwAR0C7ha1ekIr2t7DzGHYYR4AQ9oQIvoX8W6wJFspXxyfgZ3qFGEA2HWkln8
- An article discussing the benefits of developing an environmentally sound education based world
- https://www.filmsforaction.org/articles/falling-in-love-with-the-earth/?fbclid=IwAR02p5-23hSggSQBF9iCIAaPF94-WtgBLUO6xlthW3hDgQY0iU6AHRvsyro
- How to have happier, and calmer kids..simplicity, which includes being outside.
- https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/simplify-for-happier-calmer-kids/?fbclid=IwAR12s5zNPCAwNTk0xM_BZ1q1PuAs2HDRzPqu7auz489TsyD7YaXKTmAnhnM
- How Hiking Changes our Brains
- https://www.collective-evolution.com/2016/04/08/doctors-explain-how-hiking-actually-changes-our-brains/?fbclid=IwAR216Z_K00KLQkxIDE2x2Y51XXPodkKiBRvvjNCG01B8LkMkoJ6-DSJ0LRY
- Two hours a week in nature is what we need for well being
- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190613095227.htm?fbclid=IwAR2Q9BP42WVmdwwbzyHmxbA0MfUUCg3w7ZLUvN_swySMI-Hadbbny2ET_vA
- The link between Nature and Emotions
- https://www.outsideonline.com/2397694/nature-mental-health?fbclid=IwAR1S_WE_VNMjW3l5ymB-p7mUCWQon8OLCDA3S5g1Y0CR8RAjl260660dFLw
- Why Hiking is good for you
- https://www.outsideonline.com/2397176/homage-thru-hiking?fbclid=IwAR3HDM2qmGm4zR913ZtYzFFtjZbYvn03vOTQyu-em_SmI4k2Cv9DDYK-DbY
- How much nature we need
- https://www.childrenandnature.org/2019/06/14/how-much-nature-is-enough-120-minutes-a-week-doctors-say/?fbclid=IwAR3qP0AkG89uC-Pu_9vIwNLFg1YxgoMB0n9qcwrdxvvE-V_8mvqP2Y1UkFc
- Nature experiences boost our health
- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/13/two-hour-dose-nature-weekly-boosts-health-study-finds?fbclid=IwAR1Ck4LA781tC5C3QsJnjy071TnfzEQ5r688rDMdTfQyAc1ZNnKDp9-Pwx0
- Women surrounded by nature live longer
- http://www.goodshomedesign.com/new-study-women-live-longer-if-they-live-surrounded-by-nature/?fbclid=IwAR26NwqlnVumsqaau_nOf2legzI9Fs9JF1gNcpa4MeF2znyjFvnohjAOjgI
- Beach time is a good time
- https://returntonow.net/2019/01/29/neuroscientists-strongly-recommend-regular-visits-to-the-beach-heres-why/?fbclid=IwAR2hfPUvM2-f-IFiC5QN7rALTPPupaZNKX-PBYWt3i3gdLq6PYVJMLCB8Wo
- Kids need to be outside more
- https://1000hoursoutside.com/1/post/2019/01/children-should-be-outside-for-4-6-hours-everyday.html?fbclid=IwAR3VYt09kmxMYuvLMrNYTycl4hVoVyPrR15mbPG0_H_9rg7tz3sST26FrIE
- Benefits of being barefoot outside
- https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/scientists-explain-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-walk-barefoot/?fbclid=IwAR0qMQZXyFXbqD5IV3qfm3A_I0ksY1JUH6kFczZ8JIQOrDafUBIaMILQbu0
- Similar to another video about how hiking is important
- https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2074632712775868
- https://mosaicscience.com/story/iceland-prevent-teen-substance-abuse
- http://acaa.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3Rhb
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- https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/well/mind/breathe-exhale-repeat-the-benefits-of-controlled-breathing.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=5&pgtype=sectionfront&xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_realsimple&_r=2
- http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/02/02/513060769/not-getting-enough-sleep-camping-in-february-might-help
- http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nature-unites-us-all.xml?src=social.nature.facebook.main
- http://returntonow.net/2016/03/28/kids-spend-less-time-outdoors-than-prisoners/
- http://nypost.com/2016/08/27/its-digital-heroin-how-screens-turn-kids-into-psychotic-junkies/
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-nature-makes-us-happier-healthier-and-more-creative-1486752846
- https://qz.com/804022/health-benefits-japanese-forest-bathing/
- http://www.backpacker.com/skills/5-reasons-you-need-to-adventure-with-your-baby