(For example, American and British children today spend half as much time outdoors as their parents did.) Yet we spend the majority of our time indoors, partly because we underestimate these benefits.Research is increasingly showing that people are significantly happier and healthier when they spend more time outdoors in nature.Book Notes: The Key Ideas in Detail Premise of the Book The science-backed benefits of nature have significant implications for how we design areas of communities in our growing urban environments. #5: Reconciling nature with urbanisation. There is early evidence that so-called ‘ecotherapy’ may have a positive effect on reducing symptoms of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD. Research reports benefits such as improved cognition and creativity, lower stress and anxiety, and lower blood pressure, among other benefits. The more time spent in nature, the greater the reported levels of wellbeing. #3: The immediate and gradual benefits of nature. Research has shown that the mere smell, sound or sight of nature can change our brains and potentially improve health and educational outcomes. #2: The growing nature science of smell, sound and sight.
Peaceful elements of nature can help us cognitively and psychologically, reducing stress, recharging our cognitive energy and enhancing our creativity. #1: The biophilia hypothesis and Attention Restoration Theory (ART). Paper | Kindle Book Summary: The Key Ideas
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