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Here's why a nature 'bath' can help city-dwellers recover from stress

A forest 'bath' - immersing yourself in nature - can have a positive effect on your amygdala, the part of the brain that registers stress.

A forest 'bath' - immersing yourself in nature - can have a positive effect on your amygdala, the part of the brain that registers stress. Image: Unsplash/davidmarcu

José A. Morales García
Profesor e investigador científico en Neurociencia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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Exposure to nature decreases amygdala activity and has beneficial effects on stress-related brain regions.
Exposure to nature decreases amygdala activity and has beneficial effects on stress-related brain regions. Image: Unsplash/matt_sclarandis

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