Environmental wellness is a dimension of health and wellness focused on occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being, and on striving to live in harmony with the natural world.
Most people agree that spending quality time in nature is good for us - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Regularly spending quality time in nature is associated with health benefits, including:
- Improved cognitive functioning
- Lower blood pressure, nerve system stimulation and stress hormone levels
- Reduced anxiety
- Enhanced immune system functioning
- Increased self-esteem and mood
To learn more about environmental wellness, sustainable well-being and how you can be involved, click here.