Mow, Mow, Mow Your Lawn       Mow, Mow, Mow Your Lawn      Cut
down stress by mowing the grass.      Published on June 7, 2011
by Linda Wasmer Andrews in Minding the Body   Mowing the grass
has mind-body health benefits. There's something meditative
about pushing a mower back and forth across that patch of green.
Plus, it's a practical way to work in a workout while burning
some serious calories. So save the money on a lawn care service,
and find another excuse to hire the neighborhood teen. Here's a
look at why the grass is greener on the DIY side.       Leaves
of Grass     Back and forth and back again. Focusing on the
repetitive movement of mowing helps you slip into a calmer state
of mind. Meanwhile, the green surroundings help restore
attention and promote a sense of well-being.      Cardio by the
Yard     Exercise-wise, operating a riding mower isn't much
better than watching grass grow. But mowing the grass with any
type of push mower counts toward the 150 minutes of moderate
physical activity (or 75 m