Mental Health Benefits of Being Outdoors

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Visit with us as our host Brad Halfacre sits down with guest Dr. Derrick Edwards from Tennessee Tech University. During this episode, they talk about how being outdoors can help with cortisol levels, reducing stress, and more.

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17 May 2025 English United States Wilderness · Leisure

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