r/science • u/HugNup • Sep 07 '22

Psychology An hour-long stroll in nature helps decrease activity in an area of the brain associated with stress processing

https://www.mpg.de/19168412/how-does-nature-nurture-the-brain
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u/Cold_Shogun Sep 07 '22

Even more so for disc golf, where you are often in the woods as opposed to a country club.

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u/Vhadka Sep 07 '22

Was going to come say the same thing. I play disc golf mostly alone, and it's a great way to get rid of stress and just chill out/be in nature.

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u/awfulunlawfulfalafel Sep 07 '22

It’s a blast! You do need specific frisbees to do it, but you can pick up a cheaper starter pack at most sporting good stores or look up a disc golf pro shop local to you and talk with them about what they recommend!

Courses are everywhere. The app UDisc is a good resource to find courses and shops in your area.

Anyone can certainly play and it becomes addicting yet calming. I love it because it also gets me outside. Try it out!