Post by Owen on Aug 20, 2020 4:41:30 GMT
1 ~~~ New Study Suggests Exploring Your Own Town Can Be Good For Your Mental Health
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www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/yoga-wellness/nature-neuroscience-study-new-experiences ~ 21 June 2020 ~
Any frequent traveler can tell you that exploring a new place can bring about an immense sense of joy. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, our travel perimeters have gotten much, much smaller. But, as this study proves, it’s still important to get out and explore the world around, even if that means rediscovering what’s so special about your own hometown.
In a new study published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers found that experiencing new things on a daily basis led to more positive emotions every day.
To come to this conclusion, the researchers tracked the moods and locations of 122 people in both New York City and Miami over the course of several months. The team analyzed their movements using GPS trackers and how those movements corresponded with moods by texting the participants each day and recording their moods. The researchers found those with a wider variety of daily experiences are more likely to feel happier.
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www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/yoga-wellness/nature-neuroscience-study-new-experiences ~ 21 June 2020 ~