Physical activity outside in your garden during the day can make for less sleep disruption at night.
Insufficient sleep contributes to the risk of other chronic medical problems.
Either way one thing is cleargetting outside and tending to your plants is always a good idea.
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What Is the Potential Link Between Gardening and Sleep Health?
We understand that light exposure and engaging in physical activity during the day promotes healthy sleep, says Abbasi-Feinberg.
Therefore, one can see that gardening could be beneficial for sleep.
Some studies noted a significant relationship between green spaces and sleep duration.
Other studies have shown mental health benefits of gardening and improvement of dementia symptoms.
But what about being outdoors when youre not gardening?
Plus, being outdoors encourages you to be more physically active, simply by walking and exploring your surroundings.
Harvard Medical School Division of Sleep Medicine.
Accessed May 21, 2024. https://sleep.hms.harvard.edu/education-training/public-education/sleep-and-health-education-program/sleep-health-education-87
