Scientists have found out that being in a urban area can affect our mental processes. For spending as short as a few minutes on a crowded city street causes the brain have a reduced capacity to hold things in memory.
The reason being a lack of nature, which is beneficial for the brain. And studies have demonstrated, that hospital patients recover more quickly when they can see trees from their windows, and that women living in public housing are better able to focus when their apartment overlooks a grassy courtyard. Even glimpses of nature improve brain performance, as nature provide a mental break from the urban roil.
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