The noise we no longer hear: how it affects body and mind
Traffic, building sites, the television on all day. We get so used to noise that we no longer notice it. But our body keeps feeling it.
Mental calm
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Fifteen minutes alone with your thoughts: why it feels so hard
In a 2014 experiment, many people chose to give themselves a mild electric shock rather than sit alone with their thoughts for 15 minutes.
Why a walk in the park calms the mind: attention restoration theory
After a long working day our attention is exhausted. Studies suggest that natural settings help it recover more than city streets do.