Hazel Kudera has been working in the healthcare staffing industry for over a decade, understanding the importance of healthcare professionals regardless of the economic situation. When not occupied with her work as the president of NYC Healthcare Staffing, Hazel Kudera enjoys spending time in nature.
Nature trips are often an awe-inspiring and fun activity that can also provide numerous benefits. With the urbanization and information overload caused by technology, people have their attention excessively consumed. According to a 2008 study by Kaplan, Berman, and Jonides, spending time surrounded by nature can restore some cognitive functions, including attention and creativity.
Another study on the health benefits of nature trips published in 2016 discovered that the higher the duration and frequency of green space visits, the higher the chances of preventing depression and increasing blood pressure. This paper claims explicitly that up to 9 percent of high blood pressure cases and 7 percent of depression cases could be prevented if people were more engaged in nature experiences. In the same study, researchers found that exposure to nature also encourages physical fitness activities, leading to even more benefits, including the prevention of diabetes and obesity.
