An article in the Wall Street Journal today, Aug. 30, talks about the benefits of spending time outside in nature.  The author of the article, Shirley S Wang, suggests “Taking in the sights and sounds of nature appears to be especially beneficial for our minds.”  Research indicates how our memory and attention improves by as much as 20% after a walk in an arboretum.  People who walk along a busy street show no cognitive improvement.  So, plan on walking in the garden, an arboretum or other nature-filled setting.  You will benefit from the experience.   To read more from the article, “Coffee Break? Walk in the park?  Why Unwinding is Hard.”, visit the link at:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904199404576538260326965724.html?mod=djemLifeStyle_h