As the colder weather sets in, some people can be affected by SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Around 1 in 3 people in the UK are affected by SAD at some […]
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Nature and Mental Health
We talk a lot to our participants about the benefits that nature has on mental health. When we say “mental health”, we don’t just mean those people who have a […]
Natural Killer Cells
Phytoncide, which is a chemical released from plants, especially trees, helps humans produce natural killer cells within our immune system. These cells are what our bodies use to attack those […]
Noticing Nature
On a walk this week, we spent a long time looking for the creatures that inhabit the woodland and grassland around Moira Furnace, Leicestershire. You can always hear the grasshoppers […]
Connecting with nature
I have always loved being outside in nature. My parents had to fight to get me in instead of fighting to get me out. My friends and I would always […]
