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AUGUST 2024 EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER Live Well. Work Well. The Health Benefits of Camping Millions of Americans enjoy camping each year, • Better sleep - Natural light regulates the body’s especially as temperatures rise and days get longer circadian rhythm, which can help reset sleep in the summer. Moreover, interest among patterns. This can lead to deeper, restorative sleep noncampers has been growing steadily for years. so you wake up feeling refreshed. According to a 2024 report by camping platform • Reduced stress - The calming effect of natural Dyrt, more than 20 million Americans have gone surroundings helps lower levels of the stress camping for the first time since 2021, including 5.5 hormone cortisol. million first-time campers just in 2023. • Enhanced mood - Exposure to green spaces and natural light can improve mood and reduce Dyrt revealed that nearly symptoms of anxiety and depression. Being 2 out of 3 Americans say outdoors can also trigger the release of they are somewhat endorphins, the body’s natural mood enhancers. interested in camping in • Elevated mental clarity - Camping provides an the next three years. opportunity to disconnect from technology and daily distractions, allowing for mindfulness. Camping has seen a resurgence in popularity as • Heightened creativity - Immersing yourself in more people seek ways to unplug from their daily nature can stimulate creativity and encourage routines and reconnect with nature. Beyond the problem-solving. scenic views and adventures, camping offers the Whether you’re a seasoned camping pro or an eager following wellness benefits that can significantly newcomer, it’s a good idea to review camping safety enhance your physical and mental health: before heading outdoors. Also, always strive to leave • Increased physical activity – camping naturally things better than you found them so others can encourages movement. Activities such as hiking, enjoy the beauty of nature as you have. setting up camp or gathering firewood provide a full-body workout. • Boosted immune system - Fresh air improves respiratory function and boosts the immune system. Sunlight helps the body produce vitamin D, which is crucial for bone health and immune support.