Forest bathing is based on a Japanese practice called shinrin-yoku developed in 1982 by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Shinrin-yoku which translates to forest well or forest bathing in English is defined as making contact with and taking in the atmosphere of the forest. This is something you can do on yourContinue reading “Dr. Tracy Marks explains how Forest Bathing benefits you”
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Scientists find evidence that spending time in nature increases cognitive performance
By Christian Rigg For most of the developed world, more and more of our time is spent indoors than ever before, despite the fact that natural environments have been shown to improve quality of life and general health. Natural environments are also known to interact positively with cognitive function, although our understanding of this relationshipContinue reading “Scientists find evidence that spending time in nature increases cognitive performance”
Reconnecting with nature key for the health of people and the planet
Original Article by Alan Williams https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/reconnecting-with-nature-key-for-the-health-of-people-and-the-planet Individuals who visit natural spaces weekly, and feel psychologically connected to them, report better physical and mental wellbeing, new research has shown. Alongside the benefits to public health, those who make weekly nature visits, or feel connected to nature, are also more likely to behave in ways which promoteContinue reading “Reconnecting with nature key for the health of people and the planet”
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