Health Benefits of Nature (Slide Show)

Play Outside for Improved Attention and Health!

Health Care-toon by Ed Fischer

Evidence shows how childhood ADD/ADHD, obesity, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and excess stress can be positively impacted through outdoor physical activity.  Green exercise, playing outdoors has significant effect on health and learning according to the National Environmental Education Foundation.   James R. Roberts, MD assembled this research presented in a slide format.

Use a Treadmill Desk (Video)

Bring Movement to Your Workplace

Dr. James Levin from Mayo Clinic discusses ways to bring more movement to people’s workdays, including a treadmill desk; it allows people to walk while they work.  Other ways to bring movement to the day are mentioned.  Health benefits include weight management, and body and brain optimization.