<p>For two weeks, Cindy and Jen went on daily walks outside to relieve stress.</p> <p>There are many benefits of walking outside:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.prevention.com/fitness/a20464383/reduce-stress-with-walking-exercise/">A brisk 20-30 minute walk can have the same calming effect as a mild tranquilizer<br> </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/green-space-meditation-brain-walk-park_n_2964199?utm_hp_ref=less-stress-more-living">Walking in green space can lead to a type of meditation known as involuntary attention<br> </a></li> </ul> <p>The benefits of walking can be boosted through <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.today.com%2Fhealth%2F6-stress-relief-tips-turn-your-walk-meditation-t193714&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;usg=AOvVaw2pBhzzll_DJRzETwNWJ3Tb&amp;ust=1621890645098000">mindfulness</a> or <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/national-walking-day-stress-relief-tips_n_2992972#:~:text=Walking%20Boosts%20Stress%2DBusting%20Endorphins,%2Desteem%2C%20according%20to%20WebMD">walking with friends</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/benefits-vitamin-d#fights-disease%C2%A0">Walking outside can also help you get vitamin D, a necessary nutrient.</a> But be sure to wear sunscreen!</p> <p>And there are some <a href="https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/im-a-short-afternoon-walk-and-youre-putting-way-too-much-pressure-on-me">funny posts</a> about not putting too much pressure on your afternoon walk out there. Humor can also be stress-busting!</p> <p>Check out the episode for the results of this experiment!</p>