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Stave Off Cognitive Decline to Mention Alzheimer's With Novel Outdoor Environments
Time spent in nature lowers stress levels for tons of different reasons, equal to like most SSRIs for antidepressant purposes. You can stave off cognitive decline to mention Alzheimer's and it's pretty well established by building up what's known as cognitive reserve. Novel outdoor environments not only novelties are flow trigger, so you're getting a little more flow. And finally, there's direct neurological benefits. Like you're literally aiding the brain, birthing new neurons, and ensuring that the new neural nets that are forming are becoming really robust and resistant to cognitive decline.
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