While the very act of working out supports the brain, nature’s sights,
sounds, and even smells also have a positive influence.
A
2020 study
suggests that spending time in nature changes signals in the brain and
promotes a more relaxed state. In the study, they could see brain waves
decrease in the prefrontal cortex when compared to urban settings,
explains Gomes-Osman.
“When people were in nature, they tended towards neural signals associated with making fewer decisions and relaxing quite a bit.”
Any relief from stress, which affects both memory and mood, will likely have positive effects on the brain.
Coded by Julianne Magalona