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Students experience the benefits of the outdoors through Nature Rx course Forest bathing has been shown to decrease blood pressure, be beneficial to a person’s parasympathetic nervous system and protection from infections. It is also known to help combat anxiety, depression and lower stress.

Spending time in nature may protect against the risk of dementia Older adults who lived in an area with more green space had a lower rate of hospitalization for some diseases and dementias, a large study showed.

9 Benefits of Hiking By hitting the trails, you can boost your mood, improve your sleep and reduce your risk of heart disease

The Pennsylvania LIFE – Pennypack Center, Philadelphia, PA - Design For Generations 2.0 The patio for independent older adults features a pergola providing shade, a large water feature, bar-b-que grill, various seating areas and sensory plantings to attract nature throughout the patio area. The Memory Care Garden offers a shade covered area for sitting, a water feature, birdhouses, mai...