01/30/2025
Is stress having an adverse impact on your health? You're not alone. Chronic stress is on the rise, with some recent studies showing that up to 75% of adults say they've experienced both physical and mental health impacts due to stress in the past month.
One of the best ways to relieve stress (and bolster the body's ability to handle it) is going for regular walks. Walking just 10 min. per day on a regular basis has been shown to improve mood, increase physical fitness and reduce the risk of early death by 15%. The more often (and longer) you walk, the bigger the benefits, including improved heart health, bone and joint strength, digestive and immune function, weight management, sleep quality, and of course a big boost in mood and brain function.
If walking isn't an option for you, even just sitting in nature for 10 min. a day has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, with documented positive effects on physiological markers like blood pressure and heart rate. That's pretty amazing!
The many health benefits of walking combined with the calming effects of being in nature are hard to beat. Sharing a photo from one of my recent hikes in Garden of Gods. When I'm standing in this spot, immersed in nature and in awe of the view, stress just melts away. If it's been awhile since you went for a walk or spent time in nature, schedule a bit of "outdoor therapy" into your week and see what it can do for you! ❤️
