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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

Ditch the couch! This is how many minutes busy city dwellers need to spend outside to improve their mental health

Spending just 15 minutes outdoors can help city dwellers improve their mental health.

Short bursts of time, of up to 45 minutes, in green spaces such as parks, forests, and gardens can lead to “substantial mental health benefits”, researchers said this week. The findings build on years of research showing time in nature reduces stress levels, improves mood, empathy, and physical health.

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