Spending 2 Hours Each Week In Nature Beneficial For Mental, Physical Health: Study
Spending time in the natural environment of water body is considered very beneficial for our health. This practice is called Blue Therapy. As per a recent study, spending about two hours in nature each week can be extremely beneficial for physical and mental health.
In medical science, blue color is a symbol of calm and soothing effect. This is the reason that the blue color present in nature is helpful in health benefits. The sound of flowing sea i.e. natural sound reduces stress.
According to a New Scientist publication, water bodies have a more positive effect on physical and mental health than green spaces like forests and parks. Being near the water, thinking about the blue landscape brings peace of mind. It is believed that these molecules have a positive effect on the level of serotonin in the body and thus change and improve the mood. Besides, the air is pure, the presence of microalgae improves the mind.
