Weddings, moves, new jobs, and loss all count. Take the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale to see how much change your nervous system has absorbed in the past 12 months.
A recent study revealed that a single hour spent in nature can significantly reduce activity within the amygdala, which subsequently leads to improved resilience against stress. To give you a little context... City life is often linked to higher levels of stress and depression. Research reveals that when city-dwellers are in a stressful situation, the amygdala - an area of the brain associated with stress - is more stimulated than it would be for those living in rural regions
