Natural scenery makes the brain work better

Separate areas in the brain become interconnected when we look at scenes that contain elements of nature.

According to the Telegraph , scientists at the University of Sheffield, England used brain scanners to track the mental activity of a group of people when they looked at two sets of photos. A set of photos with a beach, and the other set of photos with highways.

Phuket Sea (Photo: Tourismzone)

For most people, the sound is caused by waves on the beach and vehicles on the highway. Human ears feel them like a murmur in the distance. So the team let the volunteers hear that sound as they watched the photos. Experts do this to see if the sound from the scene affects the brain.

The results on the brain scanner screen show that different areas in the brain connect with each other when volunteers see pictures of the coast. That means separate brain regions work in tandem .

In contrast, high-speed images disrupt connections between areas in the brain. Sound does not affect the association of brain regions.

Dr. Michael Hunter, a researcher at the University of Sheffield, said: ' Everyone knows the natural landscapes create a sense of peace, while the urban and man-made scenery does not bring a similar feeling. We want to see how the brain works when we see the natural landscape . '

Professor Peter Woodruff, a member of the research team, identified his findings and colleagues as having significant implications for companies and organizations. According to Woodruff , companies should include many natural elements - like trees and water - into the workspace.