Volume 11, Issue 4 eHealthyJourney handls.nih.gov 877-677-9538 U.S Department of Health and Human Services • National Institutes of Health • National Institute on Aging Nature’sImpactonHealthandWellbeing By Allison Udris M.S. LCPC How does nature affect health? Research suggests that spending time in nature is linked to physical and mental health benefits. For example, spending time in nature… ■ Improves your heart health, circulation, immunity, and memory ■ Reduces your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, inflammation, and risk of stroke ■ Benefits your mental health by raising self-esteem and lowering stress, fatigue, anxiety, and depression ■ Improves your physical fitness ■ Helps you connect with your neighbors ■ Increases your exposure to sunlight, which boosts levels of vitamin D in your body Some studies have shown that hospital patients with na- ture views may recover more quickly from surgery. It may COVID-19 update COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a highly conta- gious respiratory illness. Older adults and people with underlying medical conditions have higher risks for COVID-19 complications. Please consider protecting yourself and your community by: ■ Avoiding exposure by staying at least 6 feet away from other people ■Avoid gatherings of more than a few people ■ Avoid contact with people who are sick ■ Isolate yourself from everyone if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing ■ Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze to avoid the spread of germs ■ Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth ■ Clean and disinfect surfaces and frequently used areas ■ Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds News about COVID-19 changes every day. Information is available from reputable sources, such as: e Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC; https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/) e National Institutes of Health (NIH; https://www.nih.gov/ health-information/coronavirus) e World Health Organization (WHO; https://www.who.int/ emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019) Stop the Spread of Germs (CDC; https://www.cdc.gov/coron- avirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf also reduce the need for pain medication. Even having a view of nature from inside your home can benefit your health. Greenspace in Baltimore City Baltimore City has many parks, water sources, trails, and gardens. Baltimore City Recreation and Parks oper- ates over 4,600 acres of parkland and 1,200 acres of ur- ban wilderness parkland, 11 city farms, and 2.8 million trees. Here are some examples of Baltimore’s greenspaces. Parks. Canton Waterfront Park, Carroll Park, Chin- quapin Run Park, Clifton Park, Cylburn Arboretum, Druid Hill Park, Farring Baybrook Park, Federal Hill, Fort McHenry, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, Hanlon Park, Herring Run Park, Middle Branch/Reedbird Park, Pat- terson Park, Riverside Park, Roosevelt Park, Wyman Park Dell Spending time in nature improves your physical and mental health Don’t get close to other people
U.S Department of Health and Human Services • National Institutes of Health • National Institute on Aging
Nature’s Impact on Health andWellbeingBy Allison Udris M.S. LCPC
How does nature affect health?
Research suggests that spending time in nature is linkedto physical and mental health benefits. For example,spending time in nature…
■ Improves your heart health, circulation, immunity, andmemory
■ Reduces your blood pressure, cholesterol, bloodglucose, inflammation, and risk of stroke
■ Benefits your mental health by raising self-esteem andlowering stress, fatigue, anxiety, and depression
■ Improves your physical fitness
■ Helps you connect with your neighbors
■ Increases your exposure to sunlight, which boosts levelsof vitamin D in your body
Some studies have shown that hospital patients with na-ture views may recover more quickly from surgery. It may
COVID-19 update
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a highly conta-gious respiratory illness. Older adults and people withunderlying medical conditions have higher risks forCOVID-19 complications. Please consider protectingyourself and your community by:
■ Avoiding exposure by staying at least 6 feet away fromother people
■Avoid gatherings of more than a few people
■ Avoid contact with people who are sick
■ Isolate yourself from everyone if you have symptomssuch as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing
■ Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough orsneeze to avoid the spread of germs
■ Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose,and mouth
■ Clean and disinfect surfaces and frequently used areas
■ Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20seconds
News about COVID-19 changes every day. Informationis available from reputable sources, such as:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC;https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH; https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus)
The World Health Organization (WHO; https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019)
Stop the Spread of Germs (CDC; https://www.cdc.gov/coron-avirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf
also reduce the need for pain medication. Even having aview of nature from inside your home can benefit yourhealth.
Greenspace in Baltimore City
Baltimore City has many parks, water sources, trails,and gardens. Baltimore City Recreation and Parks oper-ates over 4,600 acres of parkland and 1,200 acres of ur-ban wilderness parkland, 11 city farms, and 2.8 milliontrees. Here are some examples of Baltimore’sgreenspaces.
Parks. Canton Waterfront Park, Carroll Park, Chin-quapin Run Park, Clifton Park, Cylburn Arboretum,Druid Hill Park, Farring Baybrook Park, Federal Hill,Fort McHenry, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, Hanlon Park,Herring Run Park, Middle Branch/Reedbird Park, Pat-terson Park, Riverside Park, Roosevelt Park, WymanPark Dell
Spending time in nature improves yourphysical and mental health
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For example, Patterson Park amenities include walking,jogging, and biking paths; swimming pool; lake; athleticfields; basketball and tennis courts; ice rink; dog park;pagoda; picnic areas; pavilions; play-grounds; city farms garden; and Auduboncenter. Visit the Pagoda (Sundays from12-6PM, mid-April through mid-October)to receive a free guide map for the Patter-son Park Tree Walk. The Tree Walk is a self--guided tour where visitors can see thevarious species of trees inside the park. Inaddition, the Patterson Park Audubon Center connectspeople to nature, especially birds and other wildlife, byoffering free and low-cost programs such as volunteer op-portunities, bird walks, and workshops. To learn more,visit https://patterson.audubon.org/ or call 410-558-2473.Additionally, many events and volunteer opportunitiesare held throughout the year at Patterson Park. Pleasevisit https://pattersonpark.com/parkcalendar for a list ofupcoming park events.
Trails. Cylburn Arboretum Woodland Walking Trails,Leakin Park Trail, Gwynns Falls Trail, Jones Falls Trail,Herring Run Trail, Stony Run Trail.
For example, The Gwynns Falls Trail is a 15-mile urbanhiking and biking trail through the Gwynns Falls/LeakinPark urban greenway in west and southwest BaltimoreCity. The trail connects several Baltimore neighborhoodswith tributaries, streams, and parklands. Visitors canwalk, jog, bike, or hike the trail. There are several picnicspots, as well as opportunities for birdwatching and fish-ing. Additionally, a free Gwynns Falls Trail App is avail-able on the Apple App store for navigating the trail.
Water. Canton Waterfront Park, Chinquapin Run Park,Fort McHenry, Fredrick Douglass-Isaac My-ers Maritime Park, Harbor Island Walk, In-ner Harbor Amphitheater, Lake Montebello,Lake Roland, Tide Point, Patterson ParkBoat Lake, Waterfront Promenade (paved7-mile walkway along the Inner Harborfrom Fort McHenry to Canton WaterfrontPark), West Shore Park.
For example, Lake Montebello is a short walk from Her-ring Run Park. Amenities in the Lake Montebello andHerring Run area include paved and dirt trails for walk-ing, jogging, and biking; sledding spots; birdwatching andgroup bird walks; playgrounds; basketball court; picnicareas; reservoir loop; and exercise stations. Friends ofHerring Run offers programs such as bike tours (bikes areprovided for trail rides; suggested $5 donation) and groupbirdwatching walks (free). Additionally, there are various
volunteer opportunities and family events held at thepark each year. For more information about the event cal-endar, visit Friends of Herring Run at https://www.friend-sofherringrun.org/ or call 410-227-2970.
Other nature spaces. Baltimore Museumof Art Sculpture Garden, Baltimore Row-ing and Water Resource Center, CarrieMurray Nature Center, Cylburn Arbore-tum Mansion & Vollmer Visitor Center,Howard Peter Rawlings Conservatory andBotanical Gardens, Patterson Park
Pagoda, Sherwood Gardens.
For example, Druid Hill Park is home to theHoward PeterRawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (3100Swann Dr, Baltimore, MD 21217). Rawlings Conservatoryis a great way to experience nature while staying comfort-able indoors. The conservatory has 5 indoor greenhouserooms and a half-acre outdoor garden with flower beds.Public programs for adults exist such as the “Plants andPeople” series and free guided tours. The conservatory isopen year-round; the hours of operation are from10am-4pm Wednesday through Sunday. Admission to theconservatory is a suggested $5 cash donation. For moreinformation, please visit http://www.rawlingsconservato-ry.org/ or call 410-396-0008.
How to use greenspace for health
Here are some tips about gaining health benefits fromBaltimore’s outdoor greenspaces.
Aim for 2 hours per week in nature. Any amount of timespent in nature can improve your health. Spending 2hours per week outside can make a difference. Thismeans spending only about 20minutes per day!
Join a walking group.Walking outsideuses more muscle groups than walking ona flat surface or treadmill. Research sug-gests that walking groups improve bloodpressure, cholesterol, heart rate, and physi-cal functioning. Walking with a group fos-ters social connections, which can boost
mood, lower stress, and fight symptoms of depression.Visit a website such as www.meetup.com to find walkingour outdoor fitness groups in your area. If you are unableto join a group, try to walk with a family member, friend,neighbor, or pet.
Try forest bathing. Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku in Ja-panese, is a way to connect with nature by using all 5senses. This practice lowers cortisol (a stress hormone),heart rate, and blood pressure. To practice forest bathing,
have two plants per 100 square feet of indoor space. Tryto have at least one plant in every room.
Surround yourself with color.Decorate your homewith nature’s colors, such as blue and green. These col-ors can remind you of the outdoors and promote asense of serenity and calm.
Listen to nature sounds.Use a white noise machinethat mimics the sounds of waves, wind, or birds chirp-ing. Use CDs or music downloads that play naturesounds. Nature sounds, even if they are artificial, areknown to reduce stress.
Plant a window garden.Window views of nature canimprove your sense of well-being and positive mood. Ifthe view from your window does not include any green-ery, you can create your own by placing plants on yourwindowsill or by planting a window garden with sea-sonal flowers or greenery. If you do not have a greenthumb, you can display pictures of nature in your hometo view.
Create an herb garden. If you do not have the spacefor an outdoor garden, a small indoor herb garden is agreat option. You can use small pots on windowsills togrow fresh herbs. Some herbs don’t need soil and potsto grow; basil, oregano, peppermint, sage, and thymeare examples of herbs that grow when a fresh cutting isplaced in a glass of water. This is an excellent way togrow herbs in the colder months. Fresh or dried herbscan be used as a healthy seasoning for your meals.
References and resourceshttps://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/
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you can sit or walk mindfully in nature while using eachsense to connect with the outdoors. For example, youcan touch a tree’s bark, smell a flower’s fragrance, tastefreshly grown produce, see a bird fly overhead, and hearwater running down a stream.
Participate in community farms and gardens.TheBaltimore City Farms in the Department of Recreation &Parks offers garden beds for rent to city residents. A gar-den manager is available on-site if you need advice orsupport. City Farms also offers educational programsand social activities for participants (cleanups, cook-outs, and potlucks). There are City Farms at Carroll,Clifton, Dewees, Druid Hill, Cimaglia, Leakin, Patterson,Rockrose, Roosevelt, Light Street � Heath Street, andHeath Street � Charles Street. For more informationabout participating in a city farm, please call (410)396-4850 or visit https://bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/special--programs/farms.
If you have limited access to greenspace in your com-munity or if the weather is uncooperative with outdooractivities, the following suggestions can help you enjoynature’s benefits indoors.
Keep indoor houseplants. Pollutants from contami-nated ventilation systems, building materials, furnish-ings, and even cleaning products affect indoor airquality. Poor indoor air quality can lead to respiratoryirritation and asthma. Houseplants improve air qualityand eliminate toxins. Some of the best air purifyinghouseplants include the Boston fern, peace lily, ficus,English ivy, and golden pothos. It is recommended to
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SaintCasmir'sPark
SaintCharlesPark
SaintHelenaPark
SaintJoseph'sPark
Saint Leo'sBocce Park
SaintMary'sPark
ShipleyHill Park
ShotTowerPark
SilverbellPark
Stricker &Ramsey Park
ThamesStreetPark
TowandaPark
UnionSquarePark
UplandsPark
VincentSt Park
VioletvillePark
WarMemorialPlaza
WarwickAvenuePark
WesternRun Park
Wilbur H.Waters Park
WilliamMcGillPark
WillowAvenuePark
WindsorHillsPark
WinnerAvenuePark
WoodberryPark
WoodberryWoods
WoodbourneAvenue Park
YaleHeightsPark
HillenTriangle
WymanParkDell
PrestonGardens McKim
Park
RockrosePark
StoneyRun Park
Canton Park
MountPleasantWoods
MountPleasantPark
Paca StPark
HollinsFerry andB&O Park
MargaretBrent Park
WaverlyMini Park
McKeldinFountain
Winan'sMeadowArea
SeminoleArea
BostonSt Pier
ChinquapinRun Park
BergnerArea
C.C. JacksonPark
Schroeder& Lombard
Park
CatharineStreet Park
Montpelier& 30th StPark
ForrestStreet Park
HerringRun Park
FlowertonRd Park
Two RiversPark
DypskiPark
MadisonSquare Park
KeyworthAve ParkShirley
Ave Park
Cylburn
Woods
Gwynns
Falls / Leakin Park
WestShorePark
Rash Field
FortMcHenry
Inner HarborPromenade
StoneyRun
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ColgateCreek
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LocustPoint
FellsPoint
LazarettoPoint
Ridgely'sCove
Dead Run
Gwynns Falls
Jones Falls
JonesFalls
Herring Run
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Eutaw PlaceMedian Park
F. ScottFitzgeraldPark
HenryGarnetPark
HowardSt. Park
Madison &WhitelockPark
MapleLeaf Park
McMechen &Etting Park
Mount RoyalTerrace Park
NewingtonAvenue Park
North &Woodbrook
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PaulineFaunteroyPark
PearlstonePark
PennsylvaniaTriangle Park
ReservoirHill Park
ReverendQuille Park
Robert &MccullohPark
RozenaRidgleyPark
Rutter'sMill Park
SaintKatherine's
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Wilson &Etting Park
John EagerHowardPark
Park AvenueMedian Park
Eutaw PlaceMedian Park
CongressionalMedal of Honor
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Lillian JonesRec Center
John EagerHoward
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Mount RoyalRec Center
UptonBoxingCenter
Shake& BakeCenter
CityFarm
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ErnestW.Burkeen,Jr.
Director
StephanieRawlings-Blake
Mayor
City ParkProperty
Bolton Hill, Druid Heights, Reservoir Hill, and Upton neighborhoods
Newsletter for the HANDLS communityThe purpose of this study is to learn about changes in health overtime. Using our medical research vehicles, we want to study as manypeople with different backgrounds as we can. We want this study tohelp us understand healthy aging by examining the influences ofdifferent backgrounds on changes in health over time.The informa-tion we gather will help improve health and prevent disabilities. Ourgoal is to gather information to improve health and prevent disabili-ties for people of all backgrounds, particularly in minority communi-ties and communities with limited resources.
For information about our study call 877-677-9538 or visit ourwebsite https://handls.nih.gov.
U.S Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health • National Institute on Aging
Balancing enjoying nature with COVID-19 risk
During COVID-19, please enjoy the outdoors responsi-bly. If you decide to spend time outside, please con-sider these precautions to keep yourself healthy:
■ Keep a safe distance from others by staying at least 6feet away
■ Avoid large groups
■ Visit parks or outdoor areas during off-times, whenthey are less likely to be crowded
■ Wash your hands before and after your outdooractivity
■ Bring hand sanitizer with you
■ Note that during COVID-19, many public restroomsat parks may be closed. Be prepared and use therestroom before you visit the park.
■ If you feel sick, please stay home!
■ Some public parks may be temporarily closed to dueto social distancing guidelines.
