Enjoy Outside Before It's Too Late

Health     Nicholas English, Content Manager of About.com Health     Yes, today is the day that summer is well and truly over and the cold months have officially commenced – but there’s still time to enjoy the great outdoors before surrendering to cozy sleep-ins and weekends huddled in a comforter. Now more than ever, you need to enjoy the outdoors. Fortunately, the nascent weeks of fall might be the perfect time of year to be outdoors. It’s not too hot, not too cold, and the combination of autumn leaves and pumpkin pie spice in the air make it an intoxicating time to be outside. Grab your sneakers and get to it. More From About.com Health: About.com Health Facebook: About.com Health Follow Us On Twitter   Follow us on:     Why It’s Important to Go Outside Most people feel somewhat rejuvenated when they’re surrounded by nature, and it’s not their imagination. Not only is the vitamin D in sunlight linked to reduced depression symptoms, but spending time in nature promotes relaxation and helps you feel removed from the stressors of daily life. READ NOW How the Outdoors Benefits People with Dementia What Grandparents Can Do About Children’s “Nature Deficit”   The Best Ways to Exercise Outside There are unlimited options for enjoying the day outside, from autumn walks and hikes to orienteering and camping – and now that they’re in season, you can even try your hand at picking apples or pumpkins. (We can smell those pies already!) READ NOW Outdoor Track Circuit Workout Gardening for Stress Relief   Have Your Final BBQ With more than a hint of wistfulness, fire up the grill (or make your own BBQ!) and enjoy the smokey perfection of your own charcoaled meals one last time. READ NOW Sugar Free BBQ Sauce Recipe Grilling Meat for Weight Loss   Having Family Fun Outdoors Kids that are cooped up inside with nowhere to spend their energy aren’t the most enjoyable kids to be around. Take advantage of the outdoors by playing games, having picnics, and maybe fitting in a final September swim. READ NOW Designing an Outdoor Treasure Hunt for Kids 6 Fun and Free Outdoor Activities for Kids   ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Programming newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com