This week, Bill returns after hip surgery to tell us how he looks after himself on the back roads
Ugh! The days are shorter now – light-wise. But at any time of the year, we know going outside is beneficial anywhere on the back roads.
She is a world-recognized author, medical biochemist and botanist. It is fortunate to have a personal interview with her. She lives near Kemptville Ontario and does not utilize email or other social media. Beresford-Kroeger was elected as a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 2011. In 2016, the society named her one of 25 women explorers of Canada.
“Trees produce their own self-defence mechanisms,” says Beresford-Kroeger. “Trees secrete these compounds to protect themselves from insects and microbes. By simply being close to trees, we breathe in these antimicrobials. A growing body of research has shown that living close to trees has beneficial effects on mental health, as well as well-being, mood, cognition and lifespan.”
Beresford-Kroeger encourages walks in all seasons. But a forest therapy guide is not a therapist, she emphasizes. That is when Richard Louv’s groundbreaking book was published, Last Child in the Woods, a New York Times bestseller. He is the first to bring widespread attention to the alienation of children from the natural world, coining the term “nature-deficit disorder” and outlining the benefits of connecting with nature. The book links exposure to nature to boosting mental acuity and creativity, reducing obesity and depression, promoting health and wellness; and, simply having fun.
“Nature can reduce depression and improve psychological well-being. Researchers in Sweden have found that joggers who exercise in a natural green setting feel more restored and less anxious, angry, or depressed than people who burn the same amount of calories jogging in a built urban setting,” he told me.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BACK ROADS BILL: On Slate Islands rocks, fish and caribouThis week Bill takes us to see some caribou and tells us to take a fishing rod. He has been to the Slate Islands four times, and it remains a favourite destination
Read more »
Senators amend Bloc Québécois supply management bill, putting it on path back to CommonsSenators Peter Boehm (left) and Peter Harder, the chair and vice-chair of the Senate foreign affairs and international trade committee, have both served as diplomats and senior officials for past Liberal and Conservative governments. Both have concerns about C-282 becoming law, warning it's bad policy to tie the hands of Canada's trade negotiators.
Read more »
Belleville Senators face division rival Laval Rocket in back-to-back matchupsThe Belleville Senators face a tough test against Laval Rocket in back-to-back games this weekend. Coach Bell emphasizes sticking to their identity and game plan.
Read more »
Dave Dickenson to return as Stampeders' coach, GM in 2025 despite back-to-back losing seasonsDave Dickenson will enter a ninth year as Calgary's head coach and third as general manager. He has spent a total of 16 years on the Stampeders' coaching staff.
Read more »
Typhoon Yinxing slams into a northern Philippine region still recovering from back-to-back stormsA strong typhoon slammed into a northern Philippine province on Thursday as thousands were evacuated in a region still recovering from back-to-back storms that hit a few weeks ago.
Read more »
ANALYSIS: Jets set for back-to-back matchup with Paul Maurice’s PanthersThese two games truly reflect an NHL heavyweight fight. The tale of the tape shows two teams that are similar: speed, depth, skill and great goaltending.
Read more »