LONDON: Getting your hands dirty by touching soil, moss, grass and trees may offer more than a connection with nature. Research suggests that regular contact with natural materials can increase the diversity of microbes living on the skin and may also support the immune system. For many people, a walk in the park is mainly a chance to enjoy fresh air, greenery, flowers and birdsong. But researchers say the health benefits of spending time outdoors may be greater when people physically interact with nature rather than simply looking at it.…
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