This Prevention article outlines Dr. Rachel Hopman’s, a neuroscientist at Northeastern University, new 20-5-3 rule for spending time outside. Generally, it is 20 minutes outside for three days a week. 5 hours each month you should spend in nature. 3 days you should spend off the grid each year. The article discusses the mental health benefits of spending time outdoors, including studies that cite a reduction of stress and a boosting of creativity, problem-solving abilities, and calm after following the 20-5-3 rule. It might be time this summer to apply this philosophy to your own life! Read the whole article here.

 

 

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