March 27, 2015
Hiking is a wonderful activity with many benefits. It seems to have been overlooked for helping with depression and mental health.it boosts your mood and research shows that hiking has a positive impact on combating the symptoms of stress and anxiety.
"Being in nature is ingrained in our DNA, and we sometimes forget that."Stress isn't ever going to go away, so it is important to have a way to cope with it," said Sara Warber, associate professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School Warber. "Walking in nature is a coping mechanism—the benefits aren't just physical."