Confirmation of what we knew?!
Futurity.org – Mother Nature issues a wake-up call Mother Nature issues a wake-up call Posted By Susan Hagen-Rochester On June 4, 2010 @ 11:14 am In Society & Culture | 3 Comments U. ROCHESTER (US)—Being outside in nature makes people feel more alive—and that sense of vitality exists above and beyond the energizing effects of physical activity and social interaction, new research shows. “Nature is fuel for the soul,” says Richard Ryan, professor of psychology at the University of Rochester [1] and lead author of a series of studies. “Often when we feel depleted we reach for a cup of coffee, but research suggests a better way to get energized is to connect with nature,” he says. Details are published in the June 2010 issue of the Journal of Environmental Psychology. [2] The findings, adds Ryan, are important for both mental and physical health. “Research has shown that people with a greater sense of vitality don’t just have more energy for things they want to do, they are also more