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Why Are Doctors Prescribing Nature?

Why Are Doctors Prescribing Nature?

FromChasing Life


Why Are Doctors Prescribing Nature?

FromChasing Life

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Apr 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Most of us love the sensation of the sun on our skin or the sound of the ocean, but nature doesn’t just feel good; it’s also good for us! Nowadays, doctors are even starting to prescribe time outdoors as part of treatment for their patients. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Dr. Melissa Lem, founder of the first national nature-prescription program in Canada, about the health benefits of nature and why we all need a regular dose of the outdoors. Plus, we head outside for some fresh air with Prof. Jennifer Roberts in Maryland, and explore some practical ways to integrate more green time into our lives.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Released:
Apr 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

It’s easy to forget that we are part of nature. But, we are living, breathing organisms. We are walking biomes. This season, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the science of YOU by traversing the boundary between our bodies and the world around us. Discover why we feel refreshed after visiting the ocean, how our gut helps us maintain homeostasis, and the evolutionary root of bad dreams. Listen each week as Dr. Gupta helps listeners uncover what mindful, healthy living really means.