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Exercising in the open air for just five minutes can lead to an immediate improvement in mood and self-esteem, according to the findings of a study.

Previous studies by the researchers had confirmed the links between nature, exercise in green environments, and health benefits. But this study is the first to quantify the health benefits in terms of the best ‘dose’ of nature.

Their analysis of 1,252 people drawn from 10 existing studies in the UK, showed that activity in the presence of nature (green exercise) led to mental and physical health improvements. The activities analysed were walking, gardening, cycling, fishing, boating, horse-riding and farming.

All natural environments were beneficial, including urban green, although the presence of water generated greater effects. A blue and green environment seems even better for health, the authors stated. Environmental Science and Technology 2010;44:3947-3955 http://bit.ly/aKLWBq

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l A small study has found that recorded time in moderate to vigorous physical activity and energy expenditure varies substantially among different makes of physical activity monitors. The researchers advise that when comparing physical activity levels among studies it is essential to know the type of physical activity monitor being used. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2010;44:657-664

l A randomised controlled trial on a 12-month culturally sensitive lifestyle intervention aimed at obese Arab women was found to be effective in improving

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some of the women’s metabolic syndrome components. Archives of Internal Medicine 2010;170(11):970-976

l Target interventions that reduce blood pressure and smoking, and promote physical activity and a healthy diet could substantially reduce the burden of stroke conclude researchers. Their conclusions were reached following the findings of 22-country case control study that suggest that ten risk factors were associated with 90% of the risk of stroke. The Lancet 2010; 376:112-113

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