Kick Cabin Fever: Opt Outside

Even in times of quarantine, being outdoors and in nature can help support a healthy immune system.

Below are four benefits of spending time outside today!

Vitamin D: essential for maintaining a healthy immune system, helping to avoid diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Eye Health: time away from screens prevents Computer Vision Syndrome (yes, its a real thing)- issues caused by staring at your screen too long.
Improved Sleep: sleep patterns are regulated by an internal body clock (the circadian rhythm) and rhythms are naturally tied to the sun’s schedule. Spending too much time inside – away from natural light and with increased exposure to artificial light, can alter our circadian rhythms, (thus disrupting our sleep patterns).
Mental Health: spending time in nature has been linked to boosts in serotonin (the “feel good” neurotransmitter) and increased activity in parts of the brain responsible for empathy, emotional stability and love (whereas indoor, urban environments can foster fear and anxiety).

REMEMBER

Keep a 6-foot distance between you and anyone else outside of your household.
Avoid touching any hard surfaces not cleansed with alcohol solutions that contains at least 70% alcohol.
Kids should not play with other children outside of their household.