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Health Ideas Lifestyle

The importance of spending time outdoors

Compared to previous generations, most people now spend the majority of their time indoors. The May 2020 People and Nature Survey found that 85% of people in the UK agreed that being in nature makes them happy, however, only 60% had spent time in a green or natural space in the previous two weeks. In this article, we’ll look at the importance of spending time outside and some practical tips to make it easier to get outdoors more often.

What are the benefits of spending more time outdoors?

Spending time outdoors has lots of great benefits for our health and …

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Best tips for a smooth first date

There’s no denying that dating is daunting and that’s particularly true of first dates but if you’re looking for a relationship, then dating is almost unavoidable and most of us will find ourselves on a date at some point in our lives. If you’re worried that your nerves might get the better of you, here are our best tips for a smooth first date.

Common First Date Fears

Where should you meet? What will you wear? Will you have anything to talk about? These are all common worries when planning a date. It’s important to remember that the person you’re …

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How can plants boost your mood?

You might’ve heard it said that gardening (or at least, caring for a couple of desk plants) can have a seriously beneficial effect on your overall mood – but how does that work, exactly? And is there any truth to these claims?

It turns out that yes, studies show that plants (both indoor and outdoor) can relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, and help you focus, which is particularly great if you’re working from home.

How, though?

Well, it seems regular interaction with plants (e.g. cleaning, sprucing, maintaining, or simply just watering) can relieve anxiety and stress caused by study …

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