Why Your Brain Needs Nature with Dr. Marc Berman
About this episode
Environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman on how green space improves attention, memory, and mental health.
In this episode
- Attention Restoration Theory, explained plainly.
- How even short doses of green space affect the brain.
- Designing cities and schools with cognitive health in mind.
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