Those of us connected to CSEY and the outdoor world have always known that playing outside and getting dirty is good for us! Now the American Society for Microbiology provides us with scientific evidence of all the benefits of getting dirty and having fun outdoors. Check out this article from the Huffington Post brought to my attention from a great newsletter from the Children & Nature Network. ENJOY!
Can Playing in the Dirt Make You Smarter?
Huffington Post – June 14, 2010By Linda Buzzell If you need yet another good reason to convince yourself or your kids to go outside and get your hands in the dirt, here it is: new research reveals that a bacterium in the soil not only lowers depression and anxiety but also can make you smarter! http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/3861/
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