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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about how nighttime nature boosts mental and physical health.
00:15You've probably heard about getting sun for vitamin D, but have you ever thought about the
00:19benefits of spending time outside in the dark? Research says it can boost your well-being too.
00:24Think about the last time you stood under a night sky. Maybe you felt calm, connected,
00:28or even in awe. Science is starting to explain why. A 2024 study created the Night Sky Connectedness
00:34Index to measure people's bond with the night sky. In a test with 406 participants,
00:40higher NSCI scores were linked to better mental health and happiness.
00:44Feeling connected to nature in general is also a strong predictor of well-being.
00:48A 2022 review found that feeling awe in nature, like when you see a sky full of stars,
00:54can improve emotional, social, and mental health, lower anxiety, stress, depression, and PTSD,
01:00boost physical and heart health, ease autoimmune symptoms, and even lengthen your lifespan.
01:05A 2018 study also linked awe from nature experiences to better well-being in college students.
01:10You can build these benefits through dark nature activities, things like stargazing,
01:15moonlit hikes, nighttime walks, or relaxing by a bonfire.
01:19These are forms of ecotherapy, using nature to heal and restore.
01:21Just be safe, wear reflective clothing, bring a flashlight,
01:25and follow local fire rules if you're starting a campfire.
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