Going outside -- even in the cold -- improves memory, attention
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 15:28
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Go outside: It helps improve your focus—even when it's cold out. University of Michigan psychology research in the December issue of Psychological Science explored the cognitive benefits of interacting with nature and found that walking in a park in any season, or even viewing pictures of nature, can help improve memory and attention.
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