Sunday, May 9, 2010

Just 5 Minutes of Green

Just five minutes of exercise a day in the great outdoors can improve mental health, according to a study released on Saturday.

As little as five minutes of a "green activity" such as walking, gardening, cycling or farming can boost mood and self esteem.

The largest positive effect on self-esteem came from a five-minute dose of "green exercise."

All natural environments were beneficial, including parks in towns or cities, they said, but green areas with water appeared to have a more positive effect.

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