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Scientists Discover a Major Lasting Benefit of Growing Up Outside the City

We’ve all heard a saying such as “Nature itself is the best physician” – Hippocrates, or “Sunshine is the best medicine”. Finally, science is proving them accurate. Science is showing that early, and continued, exposure to nature can have lasting health benefits, both mentally and physically.

https://www.inverse.com/article/56019-psychological-benefits-of-nature-mental-health

Are you over-hydrating?

Ever wondered if you’re getting enough water during your workouts on our hot Central Oregon days? Do you drink before, during and after? Do you need to? This study suggests otherwise. Tim Noakes, MD, DSc. literally wrote the book on the problem of overhydration in endurance sports.

Take a look at this article that very nicely sums up the main feel of the book…then go check out the book, “Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports” for a deeper understanding of the subject.

https://www.irunfar.com/2012/07/waterlogged-a-dogma-shattering-book.html?fbclid=IwAR0P-T6OPBB3E215sszctUwiQoNz06ZhfEBMqTZfzh83rDWVqFIJJ8CoL1c