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Why being near trees makes you feel calmer and focus better

Original Title

From Forest to Focus: The Interactive Effects of Nature Exposure and Nature Relatedness on Attention, Brain Activity, Heart Rate Variability, and Mood.

doi:10.1162/JOCN.a.2416
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Moderate Quality

Methodology score · 41/100

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People who looked at pictures of forests felt calmer and focused better than those who looked at city pictures, but even city pictures made them a little calmer. People who already loved nature felt the best benefits.

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Authors

Bell CN, St George R, Honan C, Matthews A