Soothes discomfort: A grassy stretch
If achy knees or a stiff back are ruining your fun, head outside, kick off your shoes and do a few slow stretches in the yard. Researchers at UC Irvine say this helps you feel more limber and energetic in 10 minutes. Plus, it cuts your risk of pain in half if you do it daily. Stretching spurs the release of energizing, pain-taming endorphins. And when skin comes in contact with the ground, tiny charged particles flow from the earth into your body, tamping down inflammation and speeding tissue healing.
Deepens sleep: A forest view
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