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Communication with nature. Without scientists, we all know about this huge benefit.
The interaction between man and nature has been going on for centuries. Today we are on the threshold of a terrible and inevitable ecological catastrophe, and we ourselves are to blame. For decades, man, believing himself to be the center of the universe, has been rearranging the world to suit his own needs with absolutely no regard for the natural processes occurring on Earth. We can't wait for nature's mercy by taking away its many resources. Is it time to come to our senses, stop being consumers and start paying back that debt? As the world's population continues to grow, prudent use of natural resources is essential for the healthy interaction between man and nature. Avoiding ecological disasters requires immediate repair of the damage already done and maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by all means available today. Mankind and each individual must if not do so. At least not to make nature bad. But enough of the bad. Let's talk about the other side of the coin. After all, the time spent in communion with nature is extremely valuable for people. The length of time we spend in nature and the distance from home to green spaces are known to affect our health. Modern life makes trips to the woods and trips to parks more and more difficult. Scientists are looking for ways to overcome this problem. A study published in Scientific Reports found that a relatively small "dose" of contact with nature has an impact on people's mental and somatic health. Those who were in green spaces for 200 to 300 minutes a week benefited the most. Scientists indicate that longer periods did not increase the effect on health. The study authors do not report "overdoses," though. "Even people with long-term illnesses tended to frequently report better health after spending 120 minutes in nature," reported co-author Matthew White of Exeter University in an article published by The Conversation.