Spending as little as 20 minutes outdoors has been shown to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol and mitigate mental fatigue.“I go to nature to be soothed and healed and to have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs For those of us who spend most of our lives between four walls, even a short trek into the Great Outdoors translates into health benefits that go well beyond strong lungs and legs. Cultivating a sense of wonder about the natural … [Read more...]
Celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.Since the first official announcement by Ronald Reagan in 1983, each sitting United States President has celebrated the month of May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Led by a Presidential Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, the program raises awareness of physical activity recommendations, improves nutrition, and normalizes healthy decision-making. Data tracked by the Centers for Disease … [Read more...]