NATURAL REMEDIES

The health benefits of a green weekend stretch beyond good shuteye. These tips will optimise your time o the grid

SAT 11AM COUNTRY SMILE

Take a hike. Nature walks have been associated with decreased symptoms of depression and lower rates of perceived stress, the Uni of Michigan found.

SAT 9PM HAPPY CAMPERS

Research conducted by British tent manufacturer Olpro found that 95% of couples who go camping together report a boost in sexual satisfaction.

SUN 1PM LIGHT BITES

Eating your lunch al fresco will raise your levels of vitamin D, associated with a 7% reduction in all-cause mortality, the Archives of Internal Medicine say.

MON 8AM FOREST PUMP

Forgo Monday’s queue for the bench. A study in California Pacific Orthopaedics found men who take their workouts outdoors lose, on average, 6% body fat.