The Major Health Issues from Spending Too Much Time Indoors and Researched Ways to Fix it with Dr. John La Puma

Summary Discover the profound impact of outdoor time on health, aging, and mental well-being with Dr. John La Puma. Learn practical, science-backed strategies to incorporate outdoor activities into daily life for better sleep, mood, and longevity.Chapters00:00 The Gift of Nature and Outdoor Living03:13 The Science of Outdoor Benefits06:01 Indoor vs Outdoor: The Pollution Debate09:14 The Importance of Morning Light11:57 The Role of Play in Adult Life14:58 The Impact of Screens on Children18:02 The Power of Walking Outdoors26:29 The Importance of Nature and Blue Spaces29:54 Dopamine and the Impact of Screens33:04 Connection to Nature and Mental Health37:18 Tangible Steps to Connect with Nature41:05 The Role of Handwork and Creativity46:11 Nature as Medicine and Houseplants' BenefitsSponsors: LMNTOFFER: Right now, for my listeners LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT any LMNT drink mix purchase. This deal is only available through my link so. Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water.USE LINK: DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOODDr. John La Puma Resources: Book: Indoor Epidemic: 93% Inside Steals Sleep, Focus & Years—The 7% Outdoor Rx Restores Them.Website:  drjohnlapuma.com Bio: John La Puma, MD, ChefMD™ is a two-time New York Times bestselling author, board-certified internist, and professionally trained chef who pioneered Culinary Medicine. He now pioneers EcoMedicine from his small regenerative teaching farm. His new book, Indoor Epidemic, reveals how spending 93% of life indoors steals sleep, focus, and years, and how reclaiming just 7% outdoors can restore them using the evidence-based Outdoor Rx framework. This is clinically validated intervention, presenting nature as foundational medicine, an essential component of health and the missing pillar in optimizing longevity and healthspan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.