🌱 A new study found that a one-hour walk in nature decreased activity in a part of the brain called the amygdala—which translates to a better ability to deal with stress. For some background… ✔️ Living in a city or urban area is associated with more anxiety and depression. ✔️ Studies also show that a stress-related area of the brain called the amygdala becomes more active during a stressful situation in urban residents than in rural residents. ✔️ This latest study is the fir

😴 It’s hard to sleep when your mind is filled with anxieties and worry. 😌 Then it’s hard to feel relaxed and calm when your body is running on a sleep deficit. Breaking the anxious-sleep cycle is not an easy task, and every person is different. Not all of these ideas will apply to you, but let’s look at some strategies that can help: ☀️ Get sunlight first thing I know it sounds crazy, but your sleep routine needs to start as soon as you get out of bed in the morning. Sunlig