Nature as a Neural Reset: Brief Outdoor Time Calms the Brain
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A synthesis of 100+ brain-imaging studies shows that short time in nature triggers a neural reset—reducing amygdala activity, easing sensory processing via fractal patterns, restoring attention, and quieting repetitive self-talk—effects that deepen with longer, real-world immersion and support nature-based health strategies like green design and social prescribing.
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