The Original Core Concept: Modern life disconnects us from nature, leading to chronic stress. This episode explores how spending just 20 to 30 minutes sitting or walking in natural environments significantly drops cortisol levels, providing a free, scientifically validated "prescription" for stress relief.

References

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Hunter, M. R., Gillespie, B. W., & Chen, S. Y. P. (2019). Urban nature experiences reduce stress in the context of daily life based on salivary b ...