Uncovering the science behind 'sound body, sound mind'

We all know the effects of how being outside can improve our moods and overall well being. But why? A team of researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden studied exactly how exercise can affect the brain. Read the results by clicking on the link below.

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Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks™: Best Practices for Promoting Community Health by Increasing Physical Activity™.

To learn more about how to help communities effectively advocate the benefits of outdoor fitness spaces as solutions of providing readily available, affordable, and enjoyable ways to exercise in neighborhood parks and destinations

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