BLACKSBURG, Va., April 6 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
As the days grow longer and the flowers begin to bloom, springtime has more to offer than just fresh air. According to one Virginia Tech expert, it's the perfect time to recharge your brain.
Benjamin Katz, associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Virginia Tech, said activities like birdwatching, gardening, hiking, and many others, can sharpen attention spans, improve memory, and support overall cognition.
Katz explains how different elements of spending time in nature affect brain health, and which activities may offer the greatest benefits.
How does spending time in nature affect cog...