Exposure to nature relaxes us and reduces levels of stress. True or False

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Karina Nunez

Social Studies

19 February, 16:44

Exposure to nature relaxes us and reduces levels of stress. True or False

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Gordon Cervantes · Answer 1

True

Explanation:

Research reports suggest that exposure to nature such as a walk in the forest, park, or sitting beside a river, stream or beach triggers the release of anti stress hormones and reduces stress levels in humans.

Antoine Guerra · Answer 2

The statement is true.

Explanation:

Stress is the response that our body gives to various situations that cause enough tension to be considered a threat. According to some research, being in contact with nature lowers stress hormones, in terms of efficiently reducing the levels of the stress hormone cortisol, spending 20 to 30 minutes sitting or walking in a place that provides a sensation of nature, it also reduces glucose levels, which are directly related to diseases such as obesity or type diabetes. It improves mood, vitality and psychological well-being, reducing psychological tension, stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, anger and fatigue.