{"id":4986,"date":"2017-05-03T14:49:33","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T19:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yrrtc.ca\/?p=4986"},"modified":"2017-05-03T14:49:33","modified_gmt":"2017-05-03T19:49:33","slug":"it%e2%80%99s-time-to-take-a-bath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yrrtc.ca\/blog\/2017\/05\/03\/it%e2%80%99s-time-to-take-a-bath\/","title":{"rendered":"it\u2019s time to take a bath"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Recently, we learned about an element of the national public health program in Japan that got us very excited \u2013 calmly excited. It\u2019s called \u201cforest bathing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Forest bathing is simple and elegant: being in the presence of trees. An article from World Economic Forum<\/a> suggests, \u201cJust be with trees. No hiking, no counting steps on a Fitbit. You can sit or meander, but the point is to relax rather than accomplish anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

We heartily support this idea! Each vivaNext project involves adding trees and greenery to the streetscape because it creates a more livable community. In addition, there\u2019s evidence to show that this actually does help to create a healthier environment<\/a> for the community\u2019s citizens.<\/p>\n

The experiments conducted by Japan\u2019s Chiba University studied the effects of forest environments<\/a> on the body. Field experiments in 24 forests on young 20somethings found that, \u201cForest environments promote lower concentrations of cortisol<\/a>, lower pulse rate, [and] lower blood pressure\u2026 than do city environments.\u201d<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an abundance of parks<\/a>, trails <\/a>and forests<\/a> in York Region for you to explore or simply *be* in. But we are also pleased that the Viva rapidways also offer you the opportunity to \u201cforest bathe\u201d as well. So the next time you\u2019re feeling too rushed and too stressed, consider taking a forest bath!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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