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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.241641%
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Methodology score · 41/100
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What’s the bottom line?
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