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Spending time in nature decreases stress levels from "summary" of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence Williams

Spending time in nature has been found to have a significant impact on reducing stress levels. Studies have shown that being in a natural environment can lower cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress. Researchers have found that even just looking at pictures of nature can have a calming effect on the brain. One study conducted in Japan found that participants who spent time walking in a forest had lower cortisol levels compared to those who walked in a city. The participants also reported feeling less anxious and more relaxed after spending time in nature. This suggests that being in natural surroundings can have a soothing effect on both the body and mind. The theory behind why nature has this stress-reducing effect is based on the concept of biophilia, which suggests that humans h...
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    The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative

    Florence Williams

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