This document discusses the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature. Exposure to nature reduces blood pressure, heart rate, stress hormone levels, and mortality risk. Spending time in nature improves mood and mental health, and feeling connected to nature provides similar benefits regardless of time spent outdoors. Some benefits of nature include improved stress handling, a more positive outlook on life, increased alertness, and enhanced immune function. Nature also improves psychological wellbeing by aiding emotional regulation and memory function.