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Nov 3
1h 4m

How Nature Heals Us

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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We've known intuitively for centuries that spending time in nature can give us a boost. But it’s only recently that scientists have begun to identify exactly what it is about the outdoors that has such a powerful effect on our mood and our minds. This week, psychologist Marc Berman explores how spending time in nature can actually undo some of the harmful ef ... Show More
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