Step outside to gain some perspective. A short nature walk makes you more mindful of your future instead of wanting immediate rewards, according to new research from Amsterdam.
It's just the latest health benefit you'll get from hoofing it in the great outdoors--or even just the company courtyard. Here are 5 more reasons to escape the office for a few minutes:
Zap Your Stress
Taking a walk outside in a lush environment eases anxiety, according to British research. A trip to the park will cut signs of stress, anger, and depression in only a few minutes, the research says.
Boost Your Brainpower
Increase your IQ! A study from the University of Illinois found that people who walked 45 minutes a day for 3 days each week scored higher on an aptitude test than those who stretched instead.
Cut Cravings
A brisk walk can slash your snacking in half, says University of Exeter research. Exercise increases the number of endorphins your brain releases, which helps suppress your appetite.
Log More Shuteye
People who took regular walks were more like ly to report they had a good night's rest compared to non-walkers, even if they slept the same amount, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Moving boosts your daytime energy levels, making it easier to fall asleep at night.
Fight off Disease
A daily 30-minute walk can help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes, according to the National Institute of Health. The exercise makes your muscles more sensitive to insulin, which helps to move glucose out of your bloodstream. You also lower your blood pressure, improve blood circulation, and increase healthy HDL cholesterol.
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