A new study finds quantifiable evidence that walking in nature could lead to a lower risk of depression.
Specifically, the study found that people who walked for 90 minutes in a natural area, compared to participants who walked in a high-traffic urban setting, showed decreased activity in a region of the brain associated with a key factor in depression.
“These results suggest that accessible natural areas may be vital for mental health in our rapidly urbanizing world,” said co-author Gretchen Daily, professor in environmental science and a senior fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.
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