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Get close to nature this weekend

Posted by Freddy Morton


People with Truma caravan water heaters should take advantage of the fresh air on their next UK holiday.


GP Dr William Bird, Natural England's strategic health advisor, said that walking in a natural environment brings people many benefits aside from just getting active.


He explained that when the brain is constantly bombarded with traffic and noise, it is unable to switch off, which can raise stress levels.


"Walking in a green environment, whether that's by a river or in a park or along a canal tow path in an urban area, where you can hear birds and see trees and nature, allows the brain to restore its level of concentration," Dr Bird said, giving caravan owners the perfect excuse to get away this bank holiday weekend.


Research by University of Illinois environment and behaviour researcher Frances (Ming) Kuo supports Dr Bird's advice, as it found green environments are essential for human health.