What Our Feet Already Knew: Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

Forest bathing and the benefits of spending time in nature, captured among the vibrant autumn foliage at the Hard'ack Grace Trail in Vermont.

What are the benefits of spending time in nature? A fascinating research review, Why Nature Contact Is Good for Us, explores how contact with nature supports our physical and emotional well-being, from sleep and immune function to emotional regulation.

In our latest Grace Trail newsletter, we explore the science behind these everyday experiences and what the findings mean for communities, workplaces, and healthcare settings embracing nature as part of well-being.

We hope you enjoy the findings below. And if you need a little more convincing, step outside and see for yourself ...