A "walk in the park" may be just what the teacher ordered. A recent study suggests that walking in nature might actually benefit your brain.
The study published in Psychological Science and conducted by University of Michigan researchers, found that when people spent time in nature, as opposed to an urban environment, their attention and memory improved. The authors argue that nature captivates people’s involuntary attention while allowing them to rest their directed attention, freeing up mental resources to concentrate on other things. On the other hand, urban settings are filled with stimuli that vie for one’s attention and demand a reaction, from honking cars to giant advertisements.
