Articles for tag: environmental psychology, mental health, nature benefits, outdoor lifestyle, wellbeing

7 Unexpected Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

7 Unexpected Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

Andrew Alpin

You might think you know what happens when you step outside for fresh air, but science reveals nature’s impact goes far deeper than most people realize. Recent research uncovers fascinating ways your body and mind respond to natural environments, from cellular changes to brain rewiring that lasts weeks after a single forest visit. The evidence ...

Why Deep Caves Can Trigger Hallucinations - The Science of Silence

Why Deep Caves Can Trigger Hallucinations – The Science of Silence

Andrew Alpin

The moment you step into the absolute darkness of a deep cave, your brain begins a remarkable transformation. You’re not just experiencing an absence of light – you’re entering a laboratory where your mind creates its own reality. What unfolds in these shadowy depths has fascinated scientists for decades, revealing profound insights about human consciousness ...