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Spending time with nature reduces ADHD symptoms, study shows.(MIND NEWS)(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)(Report)
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A recent study suggests that those children suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may benefit from simply taking a walk through a nature-filled environment.
"From our previous research, we knew there might be a link between spending time in nature and reduced ADHD symptoms," said Andrea Faber Taylor, a researcher with the University of Illinois study team.
After taking children on a walk through a "green" environment and then through residential settings and downtown areas, the researchers found that the children exhibited better concentration and improved attention spans upon returning from the "green" walk. There is no speculation on what exactly causes the improved concentration, but a measurable difference was observed in the participants' symptoms.
"What this particular study tells us is that the physical environment matters," said Faber ...
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