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Mental health benefits of spending time in nature

WebNature can also help with the grief process. This is because exposure to nature causes better coping, including improved self-awareness, self-concept, and …

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Five outdoor activities to improve your health

WebThe combination mind-body workout of yoga pairs perfectly with the all over health benefits of time spent outdoors. Feel your worries melt away as you breathe in the …

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Healthy Parks, Healthy People: Why outdoor exercise really

WebEven after researchers accounted for the age, sex, marital status, socio-economic and health status of participants, having walkable streets and green spaces …

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Healing in the forest: a guide to forest bathing

WebForest bathing, forest therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, was developed in Japan in the 1980s. There is a large amount of scientific evidence surrounding the health benefits …

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Hiking for head-to-toe health

WebGet heart healthy: Regular exercise like hiking is good for cardiovascular health and can help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. …

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Mental health benefits of getting outside this winter

WebStimulate your senses. When going outside, all your senses are stimulated. Listen to your senses observing the shapes in nature, smelling the scent of pine trees …

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Healthy Parks Healthy People

WebA wide body of research supports the physical and mental benefits of nature. This is why the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan commits to promoting the link between nature and …

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Introducing MacGregor Point’s new Forest Therapy Trail!

WebIt is a gentle, physically undemanding practice that takes place in an area of a forest, or along a forest trail. Forest therapy uses a series a specially designed invitations …

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How to protect yourself from ticks Ontario Parks

WebHealth officials are seeing an increase in the number of cases in the province each year. This is partly due to an increase and expansion of Blacklegged Tick …

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Health benefits of swimming

WebHead-to-toe workout: Nearly all of your muscles are used while swimming, making it an excellent all-over body workout. Increases flexibility: Swimming helps your …

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Health benefits of fishing

WebBenefits to your mental health. Fishing requires lots of focus and awareness. This takes your mind off internal conflict and stress, similar to meditation. As a result, it …

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mental health Archives

WebIntroducing MacGregor Point’s new Forest Therapy Trail! Today’s blog comes from Dr. Romola Porchuk from the Global Institute of Forest Therapy and Nature …

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Birding with benefits: therapeutic benefits of bird watching

WebBirding by its very nature teaches us patience and gently coaxes us to calm. Birders spend long bouts of time in the great outdoors. Being successful requires you to …

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Why it’s important for children to play outside in winter

WebPhysical activity is essential for your child’s healthy development, and getting outside is the best way to get moving. Outdoor physical activity is associated with all …

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Hit the trails for a First Day Hike

WebA First Day Hike promotes a year-long embrace of health and happiness in the outdoors. Plus, hiking offers head-to-toe health benefits. Hiking is good for …

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Healthy Parks Healthy People

WebHealthy Parks Healthy People is a world-wide movement that recognizes the fundamental link between human health and healthy ecosystems. Healthy Parks Healthy People was …

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Health benefits of dark skies

WebBeing exposed to artificial light at night breaks the circadian clock, while being in the darkness resets it. When camping, the darkness of the park is actually helping our …

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Ecological Integrity at Ontario Parks

WebThe guiding legislation for Ontario Parks, the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (PPRCA) defines ecological integrity as “a condition in which biotic and abiotic …

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Free weekday day use for veterans and active Canadian Armed …

WebIn recognition of their service, Ontario proudly offers all veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces free weekday day-use access to provincial …

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Welcome to Nagagamisis Provincial Park

WebRegional Health Unit for this Park: Porcupine Health Unit. Phone: 807-868-2254. Size: 40683.00 ha. Year established: 1957. Park Classification: Natural Environment. …

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The scoop on dog poop: why all scat is not the same

WebBut even beyond poor aesthetics, dog poop creates health hazards for humans, wildlife, and other dogs. Dog poop is a source of parasites, bacteria, and …

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Welcome to Rushing River Provincial Park

WebRegional Health Unit for this Park: Northwestern Health Unit. Phone: 807-548-4351. Size: 340.00 ha. Year established: 1958. Park Classification: Recreational. …

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