The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative"Highly informative and remarkably entertaining." —Elle From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever. |
Contents
How Many Neuroscientists Does It Take to Find a Stinking Milkvetch? | |
The Smell of Survival | |
Birdbrain | |
Box of Rain | |
You May Squat Down and Feel a Plant | |
Garden of Hedon | |
Rambling | |
Wilderness Creativity and the Power of | |
Water on the Brain | |
Please Pass the Hacksaw | |
Nature for the Rest of | |
PART FIVE | |
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The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative Florence Williams No preview available - 2018 |
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