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The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
The Nature Fix Why Nature Makes us Happier Healthier and More Creative Author:Florence Williams An intrepid investigation into nature?s restorative benefits by a prize-winning author.For centuries, poets and philosophers extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods: Beethoven drew inspiration from rocks and trees; Wordsworth composed while tromping over the heath; Nikola Tesla conceived the electric motor while visiting a park. Intrigued b... more »y our storied renewal in the natural world, Florence Williams sets out to uncover the science behind nature?s positive effects on the brain.From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to groves of eucalyptus in California, Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity. Delving into completely new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and ultimately strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas?and the answers they yield?are more urgent than ever.?A beautifully written, thoroughly enjoyable exposition of a major principle of human life now supported by evidence in biology, psychology, and medicine.??Edward O. Wilson 12 illustrations« less