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·January 23, 2023·5 min read

Getting Kids Outdoors Can Reduce the Negative Effects of Screen Time

Exposure to excessive screen time at age two is associated with poorer communication and daily living skills at age four, however, spending time outdoors can mitigate some of the negative effects of screen time.

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·November 29, 2022·3 min read

The Real Benefits of Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Spending time enjoying white spaces by taking a walk in the snow this Winter can have a positive effect on your bodily appreciation, a new study reports.

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·September 6, 2022·4 min read

How Does Nature Nurture the Brain?

An hour-long stroll in nature helps decrease activity in an area of the brain associated with stress processing, a new study reports.

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·August 3, 2022·3 min read

Smells Experienced in Nature Evoke Positive Well-being

The smell of fresh cut grass or blooming flowers appears to have a positive effect on a person's overall well-being, a new study reveals. Researchers say the smells of nature can help boost psychological well-being.

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·May 27, 2022·4 min read

Pandemic Distress May Affect Fetal Brain Development

Depression, stress, and anxiety in pregnant women that occurred as a result of the COVID-29 pandemic may have an impact on fetal brain development.

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·May 18, 2022·7 min read

Both Nature and Nurture Contribute to Signatures of Socioeconomic Status in the Brain

Both genetics and environmental factors contribute to socioeconomic status' impact in an interplay with effects that spans several areas of the brain.

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·April 25, 2022·4 min read

Being In Nature: Good for Mind, Body and Nutrition

Connectedness to nature not only improves mental and physical health, it also influences dietary choices and fruit and vegetable intake.

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·April 20, 2022·4 min read

Measuring Nature’s Effects on Physical and Mental Health

Spending time enjoying the great outdoors improves both physical and mental health. Researchers say more interventions need to be taken to get people to spend time enjoying nature.

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·April 7, 2022·3 min read

Psilocybin Use Associated With Lower Risk of Opioid Addiction

Opioid use disorder is 30% less common in those who used psilocybin compared to those who have never been exposed to the psychedelic. Researchers say psilocybin may protect against opioid addiction by affecting the transmission of dopamine and serotonin.