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• Stress Reduction: Ultrathin studies measuring salivary cortisol (a stress hormone) show that individuals who spend 200–300 minutes per week in nature have significantly lower levels of hypertension and stress markers (Hunter et al., 2019). The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) has been clinically shown to reduce blood pressure and pulse rate.
• Immune Function: Phytoncides—antimicrobial compounds released by trees—have been linked to increased Natural Killer (NK) cell activity, which fights viral infections and cancer (Li, 2010).
• Vitamin D and Circadian Rhythms: Outdoor lifestyles naturally regulate circadian rhythms via morning sunlight exposure, improving sleep quality and metabolic health.

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