Are you preparing for end of term exams? Research shows that being near a forest can help you avoid stress!
'Significant' correlation exists between amygdala - the neurons in our brain that help process fear and anxiety - and living near a forest, German researchers have found*.
The study, led by Berlin’s Max Planck Institute for Human Development, follows previous research suggesting that being close to nature is good for our mental health.
Such findings can open a green window on urban planning, with 70% of the world's population expected to live in cities by 2050.
Connecting with nature was the theme to the 2017 edition of World Environment Day, which is held on 5 June each year. National parks were open for free across Europe, while countries pledged to increase protected areas.
Read more on World Environment Day 2017 here. Find out how you can get involved in this year’s edition and celebrate nature after your exams here.
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