How Being Among Nature Can Heal Us

The Leonard Lopate Show | Feb 23, 2017

Florence Williams, contributing editor to Outside Magazine, joins us to discuss her latest book, The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier and More Creative, which investigates the science behind our connection to beautiful landscapes and the healing power of being outside. Williams traveled the world looking at the scientific findings behind outdoor activities that lead to measurable improvements in mental and physical health.

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