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Research shows that spending time in nature can improve our mood and ability to focus Observing nature — even something as simple as indoor plants — can increase feelings of humanization toward others ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getting out in nature for a scenic walk allows you to engage your senses. (Getty Creative) (Olga Pankova via Getty Images) It’s ...

Many of us know that being outside feels good. Maybe it’s for a short walk to the store. Maybe for a hike at a nearby mountain. Or maybe spending time at the beach with loved ones for a holiday. But ...

There's no question that being in nature is good for well-being. Research shows that experiencing nature and listening to natural sounds can relax us. A key reason for these benefits may be because of ...

As an urban dweller, I am all too familiar with how the sights and sounds of the city can be grating for the nerves and induce stress reactions in the body and mind. It takes vigilance to find ways to ...

In his recently published book, Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being, pioneering environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman describes how ...

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