> [!tldr] Studies have consistently shown improved health & [[focus]], lowered [[stress]] and [[anxiety]] There are a myriad of studies that show in various ways how exposure to **nature** (trees, green spaces, etc) lead to all sorts of benefits. You should [[Go Outside]] often. Studies have been done on individuals in labs, across entire populations using satellites, and a huge number of positive things come from routinely experiencing nature. - Increased focus - Reduced healing time in hospital rooms with a view of the forest - Better stress management - Better life economic outcomes for individuals randomly assigned to public housing units that look out at trees instead of looking out at pavement > [!tip] > This is one reason why one of the ultimate hacks is a short walk through an area with trees and grass (park, trail, etc). **** # More ## Source - [[Chatter]]