She talks with people studying “forest bathing” in Japan-a custom where people spend deliberate time in forests to reduce stress and improve cardiovascular health-and in South Korea, where researchers are treating young video game addicts with trips to the forest to help them feel happier, less anxious, and more optimistic. Williams’s book is part travelogue, as she travels the world to interview scientists and policymakers taking a serious look at nature’s restorative powers. She makes a strong case for incorporating more green spaces into our lives in order to improve personal and societal well-being. In her new book, The Nature Fix, she chronicles the research showing our intricate connection to the natural world and nature’s impact on our health, creativity, and happiness.
|n Requires OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 15662 KB) or Kobo app or compatible Kobo device (file size: N/A KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB).From the GGSC to your bookshelf: 30 science-backed tools for well-being.Īccording to journalist Florence Williams, the answer is a definitive yes. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas-and the answers they yield-are more urgent than ever. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. |a "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. |a The nature fix |h : |b Why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative.
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