Spending 20 Minutes Outside<br />Each Day Makes You Happier A new study from the University of Alabama at<br />Birmingham has found that those who spend time<br />outdoors experience physical and mental benefits. Being outdoors for as little as 20 minutes provides<br />stress reduction and recovery from mental fatigue. A person’s level of physical activity outside<br />isn’t related to a higher improvement of well-being. This means that just simply sitting on a bench or<br />taking a leisurely stroll can improve your health. A separate study found that exposure to trees,<br />birdsong and the sky can provide a boost to<br />well-being, especially for those living in cities. People who live in cities are at an almost<br />40% higher risk of depression, with<br />environmental factors being a major influence. Dr. Andrea Mechelli, via<br />Kings College London
