10 incredible benefits of being in nature

Stress levels

If you’re feeling stressed a dose of ‘nature therapy’ can help. In one US study, it was shown that as little as 10 minutes in a natural environment can help you feel happier and lessen the effects of physical and mental stress. Being in a green space causes your brain waves, heart rate and breathing to slow down and blood pressure to drop and this helps you to feel calmer and less stressed. Meanwhile, other research has found that spending 20-30 minutes in nature three times a week can reduce levels of stress hormones in the body.