
Why Spending Time in Nature Makes us Happier and Healthier with Florence Williams
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The Effects of Nature Walking on the Prefrontal Cortex
Walking in nature can have a calming effect on the brain and reduce negative thoughts. A study from Stanford University revealed that people who walked in nature had reduced activation in a part of the brain associated with rumination and negative thinking. This is not the case for those who walked in the city. So, if you want to relax and escape negative thoughts, a walk in nature is the way to go.
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