How Micro-Doses of Nature Help Our Health and Climate

Sara Barron and Kathleen Wolf · Pursuit· December 3, 2019

Co-authored by Kathleen Wolf, Nature and Health researcher

Cities around the world are facing major challenges. Industrialised nations are experiencing epidemics of chronic diseases like diabetes, cardio-vascular disease and dementia, and it would be all too easy to give up hope of finding solutions.

But there is positive news.

A growing body of research reveals that spending time outdoors in and around trees, parks and gardens can boost our physical and mental health and help prevent a wide range of diseases.

And just as multiple short bursts of physical activity can have the same benefits as one long exercise session, micro-doses of nature throughout the day really add up.