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Oct 7, 2018
"Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you." --Frank Lloyd Wright
The Restorative Power of Trees
More than half of the world's population lives in an urban setting. People in cities run a 20 and 40 percent higher risk of both anxiety and mood disorders than people in rural areas. And we're spending more and more time away from nature. Researchers estimate that if every city dweller spent just 30 minutes per week in nature, depression cases could be reduced by 7 percent. Globally, that's a whopping 21 million people. The answer lies in incorporating green space into urban planning, weaving nature into the fabric of everyday city life.
BE THE CHANGE
The author points out that "Indoor plants have been shown to soothe mental fatigue, lower blood pressure, and improve quality of sleep." Consider bringing home a pet-safe house plant to your own living space, and gifting one to your friends.
