Take a walk on the wet side

November 2024

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November 2024

It’s been proven that walking in the rain is good for you!
The benefits of walking in the rain are not to be sniffed at, and might even decrease the risk of sniffles. By Kate Coughlan Inhaling the rich aroma of damp leaf litter and wet earth is one of the health benefits of going for a walk when it’s raining. The relationship between the smell of damp […]

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