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·February 26, 2020·5 min read

Spending time in nature reduces stress

Spending as little as ten minutes in a natural setting can help people feel happier and decrease the effects of both physical and mental stress.

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·February 14, 2020·4 min read

Mother nature and child development: Reshaping modern play spaces for children’s health

Allowing a child to play in nature helps improve their physical health, motor skills, learning ability, social development, and emotional wellbeing.

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·January 28, 2020·5 min read

Could psychedelics help treat mental health and resolve the climate crisis?

Numerous recent studies claim psychedelics, such as psilocybin, can help treat a range of mental health problems from depression to PTSD. Researchers investigate how psychedelics can help us become more "nature-connected" and increase a sense of environmental responsibility.

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·October 10, 2019·3 min read

Musical perception: nature or nurture?

Although musical perception is universal, musical training alters the perception of music.

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·August 4, 2019·4 min read

Children don’t like nature as much as adults, but preferences change with age

Younger children tend to prefer urban environments, but older children tend to prefer natural settings. Findings suggest an affinity for nature develops gradually during life rather than being inherent at an early age.

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·July 12, 2019·3 min read

Seeing greenery linked to less intense and frequent cravings

Spending time in nature can help reduce the strength and frequency of cravings.

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·June 19, 2019·3 min read

We know contact with nature makes you feel better. Can virtual contact do the same?

The positive effects of spending time with nature on psychological wellbeing and health are well documented. However, not everyone can enjoy a trip to a green-space. New research suggests virtual exposure to nature via augmented reality and movies can mimic the effect and provide a boost to wellbeing.

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·June 13, 2019·3 min read

Two hours a week is key dose of nature for health and wellbeing

Those who spend at least 120 minutes per week enjoying the outdoors report better health and feelings of wellbeing than those who spend less, or no time in nature.

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·April 4, 2019·5 min read

20 Minute Contact with Nature Reduces Stress Hormone Cortisol

Taking a 'nature pill' of spending twenty minutes a day outdoors can help to lower cortisol levels.

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·January 11, 2019·5 min read

Connection of Children to Nature Brings Less Distress, Hyperactivity and Behavioral Problems

A new study reveals spending time connecting with nature helps to reduce behavioral problems and anxiety in children, as well as improving overall health.