"Imagine a therapy that had no known side effects, was readily available, and could improve your cognitive functioning at zero cost." This highly cited paper from 2008 showed walking in nature - not in downtown - improved cognitive function. https://t.co/SOXTFpK6JC https://t.co/UPna0c3eZv
The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature.
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Various discussions highlight specific aspects of the study, such as one contributor noting, 'walking in nature improves memory by up to 20%,' and others referencing 'nature therapy' as a solution for stress. The tone of these comments conveys enthusiasm and urgency, frequently using phrases like 'game changer' and 'must consider,' which reflects a strong belief in the substantial cognitive benefits outlined in the article.
The majority of the discussions reflect positive sentiments toward the findings of the article, although some posts critique the study's methodology.
There is a high level of curiosity and excitement about the cognitive benefits associated with nature, as evidenced by numerous follow-up inquiries and references to related studies.
While many participants express appreciation for the research, only a few delve deeply into its implications, indicating moderate engagement.
The overall perception is that the study has significant implications for mental health and cognitive wellness, with many discussing its role in practical applications.
Abstract in brief
- The text discusses how interacting with natural environments can enhance cognitive functioning compared to urban settings, based on Attention Restoration Theory (ART).
- Natural environments provide subtle stimuli that help replenish directed attention, while urban areas demand more focused attention due to their intense distractions.
- Two experiments demonstrate that activities like walking in nature or viewing nature images can improve attention skills, supporting the claims of ART.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyPasar tiempo en entornos naturales tiene efectos positivos a nivel cognitivo: mejora la atención, la memoria, la estabilidad emocional y el bienestar psicológico, además de actuar como amortiguador del estrés. [Paper: https://t.co/mMjv5YKPw8] https://t.co/06pfq3mHj2
My sole evidence so far is this paper. At first glance it sounds open & shut - ppl who spent time in the park did better! But then you read about the routes... https://t.co/B6bLs4GtdD
A 2008 study found that a walk in a park improved #memory and #attention compared to walking in a city. https://t.co/MlyLewLrgy #studying #learning #brain #brainhealth #HealthyLiving https://t.co/qpApgWINFE
Nature helps in emotional regulation and improves memory functions. A study on the cognitive benefits of nature found that subjects who took a nature walk did better on a memory test than the subjects who walked down the urban streets. #research https://t.co/J34hCqpWH2
This popular study shows cognitive benefits fr spending time in nature versus “urban“ environments. But if u read the study, it’s hard not to conclude that it’s actually measuring time in a park versus time around high-speed cars on a busy arterial https://t.co/B6bLs4GtdD https://t.co/AeivzgeAwq
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Why You Should Go In Nature
This popular study shows cognitive benefits fr spending time in nature versus “urban“ environments. But if u read the study, it’s hard not to conclude that it’s actually measuring time in a park versus time around high-speed cars on a busy arterial https://t.co/B6bLs4GtdD https://t.co/AeivzgeAwq
Whenever I believe that I have maxed out my cognitive workload, I come across new knowledge that allows me develop a more productive and more fulfilling life… shout out to @hubermanlab for introducing me to this paper https://t.co/4Pu9rhzL3n
RT @kindness_org: Did you know that beach days are more than just fun in the sun?
Did you know that beach days are more than just fun in the sun?
エビデンス Gamble KR, Howard JH Jr, Howard DV. Not just scenery: viewing nature pictures improves executive attention in older adults. Exp Aging Res. 2014;40(5):513-30/Berman MG, Jonides J, Kaplan S. The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature. Psychol Sci. 2008 Dec;19(12)
ที่มา: Berman, M. G., Jonides, J., & Kaplan, S. (2008). "The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature." Psychological Science.
RT @Maprangself: แหล่งที่มา: Berman, M. G., et al. (2008). "The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature." Psychological Science.
แหล่งที่มา: Berman, M. G., et al. (2008). "The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature." Psychological Science.
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いいからNature論文と触れ合え。 The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature https://t.co/8XGee5sYQh
References: Marc G. Berman, John Jonides, and Stephen Kaplans, "The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature," Psychological Science, 19, no. 12 (December 2008): I207-12.
Explore Further: Nurtured by Nature - American Psychological Association: https://t.co/0mIV7PXzBX The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature - National Institutes of Health: https://t.co/iD0ahzQYwX
Walking in nature improves memory by up to 20%. Nature enhances us in so many ways. #ProtectNature #RestoreNatureNow Article: https://t.co/WUUDsYelIo Image: View of Loch an Eilein from Ban Ord. https://t.co/3k10owWoEV
My sole evidence so far is this paper. At first glance it sounds open & shut - ppl who spent time in the park did better! But then you read about the routes... https://t.co/B6bLs4GtdD
An important #FunFridayFact to share with your patients ➡️ This study: https://t.co/cP33NGd8cd and others found that exposure to #nature provides important #cognitive benefits. Do you have some time outdoors planned for this weekend? https://t.co/U5wMM90C0y
The 2008 study, available #GreenOpenAcces here https://t.co/iuiCp2L8pB shows that exposure to nature can help calm stress, and articles citing it (seen on pubmed https://t.co/n2sK71VLor )have demonstrated exposure both to actual nature and virtual exposure are effective https://t.co/PVPq3x4u0B
@_johnsonator This has been citied 100s of times but from description of experiment IMO it's unclear if they showed that time in nature improved attention or if time not spent worrying about death by car improved attention. https://t.co/eH8hygdZJY https://t.co/XHndgH6u41
Being in nature is absolute biohack in terms of relaxing and recharging your body. And recently I have found out that it also improves your cognitive performance Article: https://t.co/V5AETJkuS3 https://t.co/kQH9jLKBV1
11. Improve memory and attention span. Engaging with nature has been shown to improve memory performance and attention span. Regular outdoor activities can lead to better cognitive functioning. https://t.co/9FyN5YafpC
@DrAnamorphosis Try getting an IRB to approve that…that said, nature scenes might be a good enough proxy for now (cf. https://t.co/QoCIHtlaak).
#FunFridayFact ➡️ Not only does exposure to #nature support physical health, it helps improve #CognitiveHealth too.
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RT @joinwakeupworld: The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature: A Scientific Exploration #health https://t.co/nBKCGLZBTs
RT @joinwakeupworld: The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature: A Scientific Exploration #health https://t.co/nBKCGLZBTs
The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature: A Scientific Exploration #health https://t.co/nBKCGLZBTs
The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature: A Scientific Exploration: June 20th, 2023 By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, finding solace in nature has become increasingly important for… https://t.co/BOLDwmD1rX https://t.co/2f2RL4qviW
【VIVA CAGUCCI目的利用の価値】 仕事のパフォーマンス向上❷ 自然の景色を見ることで、集中力や創造性が向上することが研究で明らかになっている。 ソース: "The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature" by Atchley, Strayer, & Atchley https://t.co/PZkCOu5o6Y
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@Tedo_ Mark Berman nature walks > urban walks (has some other papers too). https://t.co/lzzpfum2EY
Una terapia, sin efectos secundarios conocidos, gratuita y fácilmente disponible para mejorar el funcionamiento cognitivo... Caminar en la naturaleza
RT @poojagarg1111: Nature helps in emotional regulation and improves memory functions. A study on the cognitive benefits of nature found th…
RT @poojagarg1111: Nature helps in emotional regulation and improves memory functions. A study on the cognitive benefits of nature found th…
Nature helps in emotional regulation and improves memory functions. A study on the cognitive benefits of nature found that subjects who took a nature walk did better on a memory test than the subjects who walked down the urban streets. #research https://t.co/J34hCqpWH2
Reading "The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature" by Berman et al. Don't know how robust this stuff is but find the idea of some environments requiring less directed attention and thus playing a 'restorative' role pretty interesting. https://t.co/WV7xSNJQiN https://t.co/xfG5CwTiYs
El contacto con la naturaleza regenera tu cognición, mejora el rendimiento de la memoria de trabajo y el control de tu atención. Algo que no sucede con el contacto con ambientes urbanos. Incluso, si solo es a través de fotografías, el efecto es el mismo. https://t.co/oqgG9rECm2
@renatrigiorese https://t.co/oqgG9rECm2
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“The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature.” https://t.co/ktBB28phrB
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RT @SatchinPanda: "Imagine a therapy that had no known side effects, was readily available, and could improve your cognitive functioning at…
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RT @SatchinPanda: "Imagine a therapy that had no known side effects, was readily available, and could improve your cognitive functioning at…
RT @SatchinPanda: "Imagine a therapy that had no known side effects, was readily available, and could improve your cognitive functioning at…
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"Imagine a therapy that had no known side effects, was readily available, and could improve your cognitive functioning at zero cost." This highly cited paper from 2008 showed walking in nature - not in downtown - improved cognitive function. https://t.co/SOXTFpK6JC https://t.co/UPna0c3eZv
RT @VitaminsMemory: A 2008 study found that a walk in a park improved #memory and #attention compared to walking in a city. https://t.co/M…
RT @VitaminsMemory: A 2008 study found that a walk in a park improved #memory and #attention compared to walking in a city. https://t.co/M…
RT @VitaminsMemory: A 2008 study found that a walk in a park improved #memory and #attention compared to walking in a city. https://t.co/M…
A 2008 study found that a walk in a park improved #memory and #attention compared to walking in a city. https://t.co/MlyLewLrgy #studying #learning #brain #brainhealth #HealthyLiving https://t.co/qpApgWINFE
We were just mentioned in a blog post from The Character Lab. We hope everyone can get outside this summer and enjoy nature!
Other reasons to protect ecosystems: Report: Spending time in nature improves our mental & physical well-being. https://t.co/kH6vq6jSVz cc @andersen_inger @mremae @DrTedros @ASteiner @IPBES @IUCN @JeremyFarrar @UNEP
RT @VitaminsMemory: A 2008 study found that a walk in a park improved #memory and #attention compared to walking in a city. https://t.co/g…
RT @VitaminsMemory: A 2008 study found that a walk in a park improved #memory and #attention compared to walking in a city. https://t.co/g…
A 2008 study found that a walk in a park improved #memory and #attention compared to walking in a city. https://t.co/gcrVD42iSq #studying #learning #brain #brainhealth #HealthyLiving https://t.co/b9NjA2Hxby
RT @GailYentaBeck: Why not go for a walk today - don't worry about the weather! The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature https://t…
RT @GailYentaBeck: Why not go for a walk today - don't worry about the weather! The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature https://t…
Why not go for a walk today - don't worry about the weather! The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting with Nature https://t.co/zbdrFFSC4A via @ResearchGate #NatureBathing #parenting
RT @bitacorabeagle: Pasar tiempo en entornos naturales tiene efectos positivos a nivel cognitivo: mejora la atención, la memoria, la estabi…
RT @bitacorabeagle: Pasar tiempo en entornos naturales tiene efectos positivos a nivel cognitivo: mejora la atención, la memoria, la estabi…
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RT @bitacorabeagle: Pasar tiempo en entornos naturales tiene efectos positivos a nivel cognitivo: mejora la atención, la memoria, la estabi…
RT @bitacorabeagle: Pasar tiempo en entornos naturales tiene efectos positivos a nivel cognitivo: mejora la atención, la memoria, la estabi…
RT @bitacorabeagle: Pasar tiempo en entornos naturales tiene efectos positivos a nivel cognitivo: mejora la atención, la memoria, la estabi…
Pasar tiempo en entornos naturales tiene efectos positivos a nivel cognitivo: mejora la atención, la memoria, la estabilidad emocional y el bienestar psicológico, además de actuar como amortiguador del estrés. [Paper: https://t.co/mMjv5YKPw8] https://t.co/06pfq3mHj2
#Beautiful #nature: https://t.co/5mXhICa9bN <3
@localecologist @BotanyRocks a start > Nieuwenhuis 2014 J Ex Psychol: Applied, 20(3) 199–214. White et al 2013 Psychol Sci. 10.1177/0956797612464659 Berman et al 2008 Psychol Sci 19(12) 1207-12 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2008.02225.x Kaplan 1995 J Environ Psych 15(3) 169-182 10.1016/0272-4944(95)90001-2
Interacting with nature nourishes our brain. There are hundreds studies showing these cognitive benefits. Walking in nature combines all the advantages of exercise for the body and positive stimulation for the brain. Good article below
Ever feel like there's something restorative about nature? Science says that you're onto something! #science #nature #selfcare #research https://t.co/XYfnmtrC1r
RT @george_rook: The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature - Marc G. Berman, John Jonides, Stephen Kaplan, 2008 Read the short abs…
RT @george_rook: The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature - Marc G. Berman, John Jonides, Stephen Kaplan, 2008 Read the short abs…
RT @george_rook: The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature - Marc G. Berman, John Jonides, Stephen Kaplan, 2008 Read the short abs…
There's nothing like the CA Redwoods! Did you know "nature therapy" can reduce stress and inflammation, improve cognition, and tx depression!? #nature #beauty #optoutdoors refs: https://t.co/QIM8Ids7SQ https://t.co/TpgAcxdqys https://t.co/cyau8zRwXx https://t.co/MkWWLuEwXE https://t.co/t7ohN1w03P
The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With #Nature - Marc G. Berman, John Jonides, Stephen Kaplan, 2008 https://t.co/bbenqY4mm9
RT @FadiaDesigner: وجود #النباتات يحسن المزاج ويقلل معدلات التوتر ويزيد من الإنتاجية. *مرجع: The cognitive benefits of interacting with n…
وجود #النباتات يحسن المزاج ويقلل معدلات التوتر ويزيد من الإنتاجية. *مرجع: The cognitive benefits of interacting with nature لـ Berman MG, Jonides J, Kaplan S. #تغذية_بصرية #ديكور #هندسة #أفكار https://t.co/tOfY6JvL0d
Un estudio publicado en 2008 (The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature) demostró que la energía mental se recuperaba incluso cuando únicamente se miran imágenes de la naturaleza
Resonant Thought: “Nature, which is filled with intriguing stimuli, modestly grabs attention in a bottom-up fashion, allowing top-down directed-attention abilities a chance to replenish.” - Marc Berman, J. Jonides, S. Kaplan, “The Cognitive Benefits Of Interacting With Nature.” https://t.co/94CuYRLBUy