Health
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Mental Health Benefits of Working and Getting Outside More
By Casey Scott Spending time outdoors has been proven to improve mental and physical wellbeing. Camping can help to relieve stress, anger, and other negative emotions that we bottle up from daily life. Camping and other outdoor activities can also be beneficial to one’s work life. Nature can help to get us back to a…
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20 Best Outdoor Workouts To Get Your Fitness On
By Vanessa Panopio It’s so much more enjoyable to work out outdoors during nice weather. Head to the park for a nature walk, take your dog for a jog, enjoy a bike ride around town or do some simple workouts at home. Regardless of what you choose to do out there, being active always feels…
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Home Camping Alternatives: Xeriscaping for Better Mental Health
By Sarah Hollenbeck Ever hear of Xeriscaping? As a woman, the moment I started developing a love for the great outdoors was when I realized that my female intuition was deeply rooted in my connection to nature. That sense of freedom, of renewal with my sense of self, and an ever-present state of inner-knowing, can…
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What To Pack For Camping During The Pandemic
By Halimeh Salem. Are you thinking of enjoying camping during the pandemic? If you are, you should stop and plan for it because nowadays there are so many factors to take into consideration. That is because of many factors associated with the pandemic. Covid-19 has changed so many things in the world today especially when…
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Tips to Protect Your Skin in Your Outdoor Adventures
By Elizabeth Jett. With the summer heat coming up, many people are starting to get ready for their outdoor adventures. Whether you are hiking through a forest or kayaking down a river, there are some things that you should know to protect your skin in the great outdoors. After all, it is hard to ignore…
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Spend Time Outdoors to Support Your Mental Health
By Kate Barrington There’s something about being outdoors that makes you feel alive. Maybe it’s the fresh air filling up your lungs or the bright sun warming your skin but spending time in nature can transform your attitude and give you a new positive outlook on life. Spending time outside does more than just lift…
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The Benefits of Camping + Backyard Camping Ideas
By Stacy Walden Many of us can recall our favorite outdoor adventure as a child. Whether it was while away at a recreational camp with friends or right in your backyard with family, the rejuvenation that comes from nature is like no other. But now that many wilderness camps are no longer in session due…
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Being Pandemic Prepared: A COVID-19 Pandemic Lesson
By Samantha Rupp If you were caught off guard by the COVID-19 pandemic, you certainly weren’t the only one. Amid local governments putting lockdowns and quarantine measures into place, individuals and families across the country found themselves unprepared to deal with a pandemic and, in many cases, they panicked. Local grocery stores ran short on…
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Improving your skin for the outdoors: DermRollers Review
By Jessica Shouse My experience and DermRollers Review You may have heard of microneedling. This noninvasive skincare routine “heals and restores skin by creating microscopic punctures on its surface, thereby stimulating the production of elastin and collagen and boosting the body’s natural healing response.” The new second-generation DermRoller is available now at www.dermrollers.com. “DermRollers…
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9 Contact Lens Safety Tips For Outdoor Enthusiasts
By Faye Napigkit Being outdoors is a lot of fun, especially if you’re with your friends. However, spending time outdoors can be a hassle for contact lens wearers because they have to take additional precautions. The great thing is that it doesn’t have to be a hassle. Whether you’re planning on going camping, hiking or…