Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast
Everyday Neuro 018 Part 1: Nature and the brain - How our living environment can enhance mental and physical health
October 11, 202212 min · 2,580 words
Show notes
In Part 1 of this episode, I discuss the topic of nature and how it can enhance our wellbeing, feelings of safety and security and ultimately our health and productivity. In Part 1, I am joined by interior designer Tara Cantwell of Cantwell Interiors ( who provides rich insight into how we can bring nature into our homes and workspaces.
Highlighted moments
if one UK study suggests we spend up to 90% of our lives inside, then we can't rely on being outside all the time for the great effects.
“if you have a view of indoor plants, that can increase your reported happiness by up to 78%. That same view of indoor plants can increase our reported positive health outcomes by 65% and even improve our energy by up to 76%.”
“prospect and refuge theory, which describes our sense of security in a space where we can view our world, so prospect, while also having a place to hide or seek refuge.”
“using darker colours at floor level and then increasingly lighter as you move up will replicate how nature often does things.”
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