Dr Amir Khan

Spending much of his time at his surgery in inner city Bradford, West Yorkshire, TV doctor Amir Khan is well aware of the need to step outdoors and take in some fresh air from time to time. “It doesn’t matter how busy it is, I try and get outside over lunchtime, so I’ll eat my lunch outside and try to do that in a green place,” says GP Khan, resident doctor on ITV ’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine.

Khan, vice president of The Wildlife Trusts, is supporting 12 Days Wild, the charity’s annual campaign to encourage everyone to do one thing for nature each day over Christmas , from taking a winter walk to getting to know your local bird songs and calls. The physiological benefits of being in nature include a rise in serotonin and dopamine levels which regulate relaxation

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