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Why does nature calm anxiety?

The Why Factor

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How to Design Nature Into Your Neighborhood

Lila mackay is a catrist who runs the centre for urban design and mental health. It specializes in designing cities to help keep our minds healthy. She says we can't all live in the woods, but we can change our cities. Wey have a long tirm study looking at street wenders and how they relate to trees. They say that when they are close to places of nature, such as a lake or a tree on a road, they feel a sense of security,. A sense of satisfaction, a sense of peace.

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