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Why is outdoor exercise good for my mood?

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Why is outdoor exercise good for my mood?

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Here's a reason to spend time outdoors today: It may help prevent depression. In this Health Smarts video, Robin Miller, MD, explains how spending just 5 minutes a day in nature helps boost your mood.

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