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Although most of us do recognize that nature benefits the human psyche and soul, we don’t really know what, precisely, it is about nature that is so beneficialI’ve shared a number scientific studies about the benefits of nature and how the natural environment has beneficial effects — and this is particularly true for those who live in large cities.
The study volunteers were directed to focus their gaze on trees, plants, lawns and flowers , man-made structures or a mix of both, and the researchers analyzed their eye movements to understand how visual attention relates to well-being measures. “We found that the individuals who were guided to direct their gaze more frequently at green elements reported a significant reduction in anxiety, with trees showing the most substantial positive effect,” reported the study’s lead author, Environmental Scientist Whitney Fleming, a lecturer in Human Geography at Bangor University.
“The study highlights a strong link between observing green elements, especially trees, and an increase in perceived restorativeness, suggesting that even brief interactions with nature can provide mental health benefits,” Dr Fleming noted.
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