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and shade do more than cool people off physically; they also help
cool tempers. A University of Illinois study found that levels of
aggression and violence were significantly lower among residents who
had some nearby nature outside their apartments than among residents
who lived in barren conditions. The study also found that inner city
families with trees and greenery in their immediate outdoor surroundings
have safer domestic environments than families who live in buildings
that are barren of nature. |
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to the study, exposure to trees and greenery reduces mental fatigue and
feelings of irritability that come with it. The ability to concentrate is
refreshed, along with the ability and willingness to deal with problems
thoughtfully and less aggressively. |
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