By Annisa Essack

25102020

Looking for ways to stays fit and healthy? Lifting weights or yoga can help to maintain and even strengthen muscles but whilst they can boost your flexibility and balance. But have you ever thought of gardening?

No matter what your age, gardening, is a physical activity that can reap many unexpected health benefits – the most obvious benefit is getting outside and into the fresh air. But there are plenty more benefits for the mind, body, and soul.

Caring for plants can also do wonders for your own wellbeing, an abundance of scientific research suggests. The physical exercise can contribute to a healthy weight and blood pressure levels, and just interacting with flora can improve your mood and mental health.

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