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“We're healthiest when we're in nature” – we ask a doctor why spending time outdoors is so great for mental health
By Julia Clarke last updated
We speak to Integrative Medicine Physician Dr Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller on why spending time in nature is so beneficial for mental health, and get her tips for squeezing it in

Potentially harmful air pollution in climbing gyms is “comparable to multi-lane roads in megacities," say researchers
By Will Symons published
Climbing shoes contain potentially harmful chemical additives, which are released by abrasion on the wall when you climb

Study finds that open water swimming significantly boosts mental health - here's how to try it for yourself
By Will Symons published
Researchers studies 1,200 outdoor open water and open-air pool swimmers from 19 countries

These 7 outdoor fitness trends will be everywhere in 2025 – here's the gear you need to get started
By Julia Clarke published
From run club to cold plunging, experts predicts these 7 outdoor fitness trends are on the rise, and only getting more popular in the New Year

Watch powerful new short film Feel It All, tackling mental health against an ultra marathon backdrop
By Dave Golder published
Skier and mental health advocate Drew Petersen’s training for the Leadville Trail 100 Run is a workout for his mind, too

Volunteers meditate in a “Ghost” kayak for a dream-like new film project
By Dave Golder published
A new project on Northern England called the Super Slow Way invites people to lie in a coffin-like kayak to reflect on life as they float down a canal

"I wanted to give them a safe place" – Chicago cop takes youngsters camping to avoid gun violence over holiday weekend
By Julia Clarke published
This is the fourth year that the district has organized the camping trip to protect young residents from the historically deadly weekend

Use AllTrails? You can get the Calm meditation app free for three months – here's how
By Cat Ellis published
Getting outdoors can be great for your mental health, and bow you can add meditation and mindfulness to the mix
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