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The Latest: Hawaii drops mask mandate for people outdoors

HONOLULU — Hawaii is no longer requiring people to wear face masks outdoors as the number of coronavirus cases drops and more people get vaccinated. Gov. David Ige said Tuesday that he will maintain a requirement that people wear masks indoors, whether or not someone is vaccinated. He also says he will encourage people who… Read More: The Latest: Hawaii drops mask mandate for people outdoors »

Daily 20-minute walk in the outdoors among nature cuts stress

Daily 20-minute walk in the outdoors among nature dramatically lowers stress levels and boosts wellbeing, study finds Regular walk could cut levels of stress hormone, cortisol, by about 10 per cent Research project was led by Dr MaryCarol Hunter, of the University of Michigan  She said: ‘Getting out of an office block and sitting next… Read More: Daily 20-minute walk in the outdoors among nature cuts stress »