TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Breathing fresh air is beneficial for the body and mentality better. Usually air fresh sourced in places where there is no pollutant-producing activity, quoted from Healthline.
Benefits of fresh air
Merujuk Community Health Partners clean air fresh air, morning sunlight, and outdoor sports have many benefits for the body. Deep breathing increases oxygen in the blood or makes serotonin levels in the body increase. Serotonin is useful for reducing stress and anxiety.
Air pollution can cause various negative effects on the lungs, such as asthma, coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Being in nature, like the mountains, is beneficial for cleaning the lungs from the irritants of urban pollution.
In 2015, a Stanford University research report looked at the emotional states of two groups. One group walked in nature and the other walked in urban areas. Compared to people walking in urban areas, the hikers showed significantly lower levels of stress and negative thoughts
Fresh air and time in nature do more than enhance function brain, memory, and creativity. It’s best to take the time to get outside and take some deep breaths. Being in the morning sun is also good for the body to produce vitamin D.
UVB rays will interact with chemical compounds in the skin, then spread throughout the body to make vitamin D active. Immunity increases and helps absorb calcium better.
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