{"id":8704,"date":"2016-03-10T21:13:17","date_gmt":"2016-03-10T20:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=8704"},"modified":"2025-01-08T14:14:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T13:14:58","slug":"walking-woods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/walking-woods\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking in the woods reduces depression"},"content":{"rendered":"

Walking\u00a0in the woods<\/strong> helps fight negative thoughts: there is a new study to prove it, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, conducted at Stanford University<\/strong> by researcher Gregory Bratman.<\/p>\n

The study (which you can read here<\/a>) involved 38 subjects living in urban areas. They were subjected to a questionnaire designed to measure the trend in the formulation of negative thoughts and to brain scans on subgenual prefrontal cortex, particularly active while formulating negative thoughts. Then they were divided into two groups: one group walked<\/strong> for 90 minutes in a park<\/strong> near Standford, while the other walked long a busy street in Palo Alto.<\/p>\n

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What was the result?<\/h2>\n

Who walked in contact with nature has shown a decrease in the formulation of negative thoughts<\/strong> and positive change mood.\u00a0When we find ourselves immersed in nature, among the trees and greenery, our heart rate slows, the pressure is lowered and the mood improves quickly.<\/p>\n

So, if the urbanization<\/strong> brings with it many benefits, it also has its downsides. Never more than today man lives far from nature: about 50% of the world population lives in cities, and forecasts say that in 2050 we will reach the 70% threshold. Urbanization is often associated with higher levels of mental illness, such as anxiety disorders<\/strong> and depression<\/strong>. It therefore seems that there is a connection between the experience of nature and mental health.<\/p>\n

Top 9 ideas to experience Nature and walk in the woods, in Italy<\/h2>\n

It is often difficult to live in daily contact with nature and \u00a0so it becomes more and more important to live this experience and find that wellness\u00a0at least on vacation.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 ideas for a weekend of relaxation and walks surrounded by nature<\/strong> in Italy:<\/p>\n

1. Vegan Agrivilla I Pini<\/a>, Tuscany<\/h3>\n

\"Agrivilla<\/p>\n

Here awaits you an entire hill dotted with pine trees, cypresses, olive trees, and grapevines. A detoxifying and healing oasis where you can rediscover harmony with nature and rekindle the pleasure of walking in the woods. The natural saltwater pool and the organic, locally sourced food make this place a true gem of sustainability.<\/p>\n

2. Casa Payer<\/a>, a\u00a0house in the woods in Piedmont<\/h3>\n

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