![]() ![]() This part of the cortex is involved in the planning and regulation of actions as well as what is referred to as cognitive control. ![]() In order to be able to include seasonal differences, the duration of sunshine in the study period was also taken into account.īrain scans show that the time spent outdoors by the participants was positively related to gray matter in the right dorsolateral-prefrontal cortex, which is the superior (dorsal) and lateral part of the frontal lobe in the cerebral cortex. In addition, they were asked about their fluid intake, consumption of caffeinated beverages, the amount of time spent outside, and physical activity, in order to see if these factors altered the association between time spent outside and the brain. The focus of the study was on self-reported behavior during the last 24 hours and in particular on the hours that participants spent outdoors prior to imaging. In total, more than 280 scans were taken of their brains using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The researchers regularly examined six healthy, middle-aged city dwellers for six months. Until now, it was assumed that environments affect us only over longer periods of time. It shows that the human brain benefits from even short stays outdoors. A neuroscientific study suggests that this habit has a good effect not only on our general well-being but also on our brain structure. During the Corona pandemic, walks became a popular and regular pastime. ![]()
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