Go Green and Feel Serene

Fingers crossed, we are soon coming out of the heart of winter and the record temperatures that have kept us indoors. Spring is (hopefully) around the corner and we can look forward to spending more time outdoors and in nature. Medical News Today posted an article on how green areas positively affect our mental health. Follow the link to read about case studies on people who move from cities into rural areas. Although we are missing our usual green leaved trees during the winter season, investing in a potted plant for the apartment may be a healthy new addition to the aesthetics of your home.

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It's All in the Eyes

The New York Times recently featured a quiz to test how well people can read ... people! Check out this article and take the quiz to see if you can read emotions or if you need a few lessons from the pros. The New York Times also posted an article that features studies saying that reading certain types of fiction can improve your emotion-reading IQ.

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