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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Another reason why open space--and lots of it--is important

Easing Brain Fatigue With a Walk in the Park

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS
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Scientists have known for some time that the human brain’s ability to stay calm and focused is limited and can be overwhelmed by the constant noise and hectic, jangling demands of city living, sometimes resulting in a condition informally known as brain fatigue.
With brain fatigue, you are easily distracted, forgetful and mentally flighty — or, in other words, me.
But an innovative new study from Scotland suggests that you can ease brain fatigue simply by strolling through a leafy park. . . .

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