4 Hobbies for Spending More Time Outdoors

 Modern life pushes us to spend a lot of time indoors. During some parts of the year, we’re outside for virtually no time at all. Even during the summer months, we can find ourselves staring at a computer screen all day before making a meal and then hitting the hay.

Yet, while it’s understandable that we spend time indoors, that doesn’t necessarily mean that we should. There are a host of physical and mental health benefits that can come from spending more time outside, including better sleep and reduced stress. 

If you find it difficult to motivate yourself to head outside, then look at taking up a hobby that forces you to get out of the house. We’ve put together a few fun and interesting hobbies below that should do the trick. 

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Hiking

Hiking is oh-so-fun and offers a wide range of benefits. Not only will you be greatly enhancing your physical well-being, but you’ll also be giving your mental health a boost. There’s something about going for a long walk in nature that simply encourages you to forget about your everyday problems and think big. 

Not sure how to get started? Look at joining a local hiker’s group. This is a great way to explore the outdoors safely, and you might even find that you make a bunch of new friends.

Cycling

Going for a hike outdoors is fun for some, but it’s not for everyone. Plus, if you live in a city, then it might not be feasible to do it on a regular basis anyway. In that case, take a look at cycling. Hopping on your bike, rather than getting into your car, is a fun and convenient way to get around, and it’ll also improve your physical health. Live slightly too far away from work to cycle there each day? Then take a look at the best electric bikes to buy; they allow for much longer journeys than traditional bikes, ensuring that you can comfortably travel for up to 40 miles. As well as cycling to work, you’ll find that you’re much more inclined to go for a nice ride on a summer’s evening when you have a good bike to ride. 

Gardening

There’s so much to love about gardening. It’s excellent for your physical and mental health, it gets you outdoors, and, in the case of vegetable gardens, it can even provide you with delicious food. If you have an outdoor area, then look at developing your green thumb. The level of peace it can provide can be game-changing. 

Exercising

Finally, take a look at exercising outdoors. Most people exercise at a gym, but you really don’t need to. Outdoor exercising is a great way to spend more time outdoors and it’ll even save you money. Take a look to see if there are any outdoor gyms in your local area. If there’s not, then simply go for a jog and then do a callisthenics workout. It’ll have you working up a sweat like nothing else — and you’ll be outside! 

8 months

 It’s hard to believe it’s been 8 months since you went to Heaven. Time has a way of passing, yet it still feels like yesterday when I heard your voice, saw your smile, and felt the warmth of your presence. The world feels a little quieter, a little less bright without you here, but I try to find comfort in the memories we shared.

In these months, I’ve learned to carry you with me, not just in my heart, but in the little things – the moments when I catch myself smiling at something that reminds me of you or when your favorite song plays and I can’t help but sing along. Though you're no longer physically here, I know you’re still with me in so many ways.

The ache of missing you doesn’t fade, but I know I have to keep going, honoring the love we had. I still talk to you sometimes, as if you’re just a phone call away, and I like to think you hear me. I know you're watching over us, guiding us, and I take comfort in that.

It’s a strange thing, this feeling of both pain and gratitude. Pain because I miss you so deeply, and gratitude because I got to have you in my life, even if for only a short time.

8 months, yet it feels like a lifetime, and still, the love I have for you grows stronger every day. You’re always in my heart. Always.

How AI Is Revolutionizing Healthcare

 There aren’t many topics that have dominated discussions quite as much as artificial intelligence has in the past 18 months. Some commentators believe that it’ll be the end of civilization as we know it; others think that it’ll push humanity into the next stage of its evolution.

In truth, AI will likely prove to be a mixed bag; capable of elevating humanity in some ways, dragging it down in others. In this post, we’re going to focus on the positive impact of artificial intelligence: the impact it will have — in fact, is already having — on healthcare. 

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It’s Speeding Up Diagnostics 

The faster that a doctor can make a diagnosis, the more quickly the patient can begin treatment that will put them on the road to recovery. While there are plenty of medical issues that doctors can diagnose in seconds because of how widespread the issues are, others can be more challenging to identify. Artificial intelligence can help to speed up the diagnostic stage, quickly eliminating some causes and identifying other possible diagnoses. While it’s the doctor who makes the final call, AI is making their jobs easier — and that can have a big impact on patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Drug Development Progress 

Drug development can be a long and arduous process. In the past, the process of bringing a drug to market could take well more than a decade. There was also a long line of drugs that were close to coming to market but ultimately fell as they were reaching the finish line. Those failed attempts could cost many billions of dollars and use many years of researcher brainpower.

AI is helping to speed up the process, completing many of the time-consuming tasks in a fraction of the time. One such example reduced the average timeframe of more than ten years to just more than thirty months. There’s hope that, as AI tools become more refined, drugs will reach the market more quickly than ever. 

It’s Allowing for New Healthcare Products

Artificial intelligence isn’t just helping medical professionals work more efficiently. It’s also making a noticeable difference in the lives of many patients, too. There are innovative orthotics powered by AI that are helping people affected by neurological gait disorders, as well as AI-powered prosthetic hands and advanced blood glucose monitors for people with diabetes. In the coming years, we can expect that most user-end healthcare products will be integrated with AI in some way, allowing for better, more personalized care. 

It’s Helping With Disease Prevention

Doctors have long known that it’s much better to prevent a disease than to treat it. In the past, prevention depended on public communication and personal action — and even then, there was nothing close to a guarantee. Today, AI is being utilized to identify patients at risk for developing diseases such as kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and many other diseases. This allows patients to begin managing their condition much earlier — indeed, in some cases even before the first symptom has presented itself, reducing the impact of the disease. 

The Chosen

The Chosen: Last Supper" is a show that has resonated with many viewers, particularly those of faith, who appreciate its intimate and personal storytelling and its generally faithful portrayal of the New Testament. However, it's not without its flaws, and some viewers may find the pacing or dialogue to be lacking. Ultimately, whether or not you enjoy the show will depend on your personal preferences and expectations. 

Watch this powerful new season of The Chosen in theaters starting March 28th!

The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus (Jonathan Roumie), seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season series shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings.

With over 250 million viewers (as of 7/27/24), The Chosen is one of the most-watched shows in the world. The Chosen is back for Holy Week, the most pivotal week in human history. Tables are turned. Friends are betrayed. And powerful leaders plot the death of Jesus. The Chosen: Last Supper is the must see event of the Easter season.

#TheChosenLastSupperMIN Last Supper is releasing in theaters in 3 parts! Part One (episodes 1-2) releases on March 28; Part Two (episodes 3-5) releases on April 4; and Part Three (episodes 6-8) releases on April 11.

The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crown-ing. But—instead of confronting Rome—he turns the tables on the Jewish religious festival. Their power threatened, the country’s religious and political leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesus’ last.

Shot in a beautiful cinematic format, The Chosen: Last Supper brings the most pivotal week in history to audiences in this special three-part theatrical release.

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Buy tickets today to see The Chosen: Last Supper in theaters starting March 28!

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