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Why some doctors are prescribing a day in the park or a walk on the beach for good health

  • Written by Jay Maddock, Professor of Public Health, Texas A&M University
Hanauma Bay, Hawaii. Jason Maddock, CC BY-SA

Taking a walk on a wooded path, spending an afternoon in a public park, harvesting your backyard garden and even looking at beautiful pictures of Hawaii can all make us feel good. Certainly, for many of us, it’s beneficial to have time outside in natural environments. Being cooped up inside can...

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