
The Nature Fix
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"Highly informative and remarkably entertaining." —Elle
From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature's positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever.
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- Intro
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction: The Cordial Air
- Part One: Looking For Nature Neurons
- 1. The Biophilia Effect
- 2. How Many Neuroscientists Does It Take to Find a Stinking Milkvetch?
- Part Two: Nearby Nature: The First Five Minutes
- 3. The Smell of Survival
- 4. Birdbrain
- 5. Box of Rain
- Part Three: Five Hours A Month
- 6. You May Squat Down and Feel a Plant
- 7. Garden of Hedon
- 8. Rambling On
- Part Four: Backcountry Brain
- 9. Get Over Yourself: Wilderness, Creativity and the Power of Awe
- 10. Water on the Brain
- 11. Please Pass the Hacksaw
- Part Five: The City In A Garden
- 12. Nature for the Rest of Us
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Illustration Credits
- Also by Florence Williams
- Copyright
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