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Walking outside lowers cortisol

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Taking a brisk twenty-minute walk in a natural environment is scientifically proven to slash your circulating stress hormones almost instantly. Forward visual movement actually suppresses the amygdala, signaling to your ancient brain that you are successfully escaping whatever danger is stressing you. It is entirely free, incredibly simple, and aggressively effective therapy.

Walking outside lowers cortisol
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