It’s no secret that our environments affect our well-being. Studies show that there are significant long-term health benefits to being in or around nature. In healthcare settings, many facilities are bringing nature into their rooms because research has shown that “natural scenes are restorative, and are most liked when they have a depth perspective and an element of mystery.” Educators are even embracing the positive impacts of students spending time outside. The positive effects of nature are being incorporated into learning with the utilization of outdoor classrooms which are touted as providing physical, cognitive, and psychological benefits for students. Obviously … Continue reading 6 Ways Scenic Views of Nature Help Heal the Mind and Body