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The Calming Influence of Nature on Mental Health

It's been well established that spending time in nature helps reduce stress levels and improve mental well-being. This secret of nature doesn’t rely on direct physical resources but rather on the aura and environment it provides.

Nature's restorative qualities ring true universally. A stroll in the woods, often referred to as 'forest bathing' in Japan, lowers stress hormones. A study by Stanford researchers found that people who spent 90 minutes in nature showed decreased activity in an area of the brain linked with a risk for mental illness compared to those who walked in urban spaces.

Even something as simple as keeping plants indoors or viewing pictures of nature can have uplifting effects on mood and cognition, attesting to nature's profound psychological benefits.