A walk in the forest or along the beach may soothe the mind and, in the process, change the workings of our brains in ways that improve mental health, according to a recent study of the physical effects on the brain of visiting nature.
Previous studies found many city folks with little access to green spaces have a higher incidence of psychological problems than people who visit natural landscapes.
In the study reported in the New York times, researchers studied blood flow to brains for subjects in peaceful settings versus busy city settings. “Our study strongly suggest that getting out into natural environments could be an easy and almost immediate way to improve moods for city dwellers” one of the authors said.
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