DURHAM, N.C., July 10 -- North Carolina State University issued the following press release:
Key Takeaways
* Research from North Carolina State University found that watching nature videos can reduce stress and improve emotional recovery, even without direct exposure to the outdoors.
* Participants who viewed forest and stream footage reported better mood and fewer negative emotions than those who watched urban scenes, supporting earlier findings on nature's calming effects.
* The study suggests nature videos may serve as an accessible stress-reduction tool in everyday environments, including homes, offices, schools and healthcare settings.
When stressed, it's important to find healthy ways to cope. Getting outdoors is a proven way to ...