4 Health Benefits of Winter Walks

4 Health Benefits of Winter Walks

Find Your Flow

Wave Goodbye to Stress

A bevy of research shows that simply looking at pictures of trees, the ocean and other natural phenomena lowers blood pressure and inflammation markers. Actually getting ourselves into the outdoors amps up the stress-busting effect. On a day that you’re really feeling flustered, anxious or overworked, try a little experiment. Write down your stress level on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the max. Now go and take a walk outside, come back in and re-record your stress level. I bet you’ll notice a big difference in your mood and emotional state. No surprises, as many studies demonstrate that regular immersion in the natural world is more effective than SSRIs for combating depression.

Recalibrate Your Senses

Get Uncomfortable