Taking a brisk walk can reduce stress. Doing it in nature with a friend can supercharge those benefits.
and spending time in nature. The activity works by helping normalize the hormonal changes that result from chronic stress and boosting the emotional resources that help us cope.
Not all stress is bad, of course. Stress in small spurts—called acute stress—is crucial to our survival. When we perceive a threat, such as a car barreling toward us or a critical work deadline, our brains prompt the adrenal glands to release the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. That makes the heart pump faster, moving blood to muscles; breathing quickens, sending extra oxygen to the brain; and a glucose surge gives the body a burst of energy.
The exercise you get while walking briskly also strengthens the functioning of the serotonin system in the brain, which affects mood, and the dopamine system, which is . Talking with trusted friends helps people process stressful events and lifts self esteem, says Bert Uchino, a professor of psychology at the University of Utah. Social support has positive effects on the brain and body, scientific research finds.Cassie Moreno
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