Between the Lines
Hard Feelings You’ve probably heard by now that an overwhelming body of research shows that time spent in nature has a powerful impact on our overall health and wellness. I write that with confidence because Outside has been reporting on this topic for nearly a decade, including four cover stories since December 2011, when we featured marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols on the cover alongside the headline: “This Is Your Brain on Nature.” Our brand’s mission is to inspire active participation in the world outside, so it only makes sense that we’d get on our soapbox to shout about this research trend. What better way to encourage people to immerse themselves in nature than by sharing the findings that it will make them healthier and happier? Of course, Nature Rx, like so…