The benefits of ‘rucking’ can be boosted further by heading outdoors.
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‘Rucking’ involves adding weight to a backpack while walking or hiking.
Hiking uses more energy than a regular walk in the park does.
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Hiking has seen a sharp increase in popularity since the start of the pandemic.
Over a year, the addition of plants caused a 6% decrease in stress levels.
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Two planters added to bare front gardens had as much benefit as eight weekly mindfulness sessions.
‘Ecotherapy’ might be one promising form of mental health treatment.
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Proponents of ecotherapy say getting back to nature can improve our mental health, wellbeing, and self-esteem.