Fuel for the soul ... why choose? Studies show that time spent in nature can help reduce stress while revitalizing one's physical and emotional well being. Psychology professor Richard Ryan at the University of Rochester wrote, "Often when we feel depleted we reach for a cup of coffee, but research suggests a better way to get energized is to connect with nature." Other studies, however, reported that consuming the equivalent of one cup of coffee every 4 hours can generate a sustained improvement of mood throughout the course of the day (Caffeine a Cognitive Enhancer, 2010). According to a 2011 Fox News Health report coffee is one of the safest and fastest agents on earth to enhance mood. Of course, this goes without say that consuming coffee in high quantities can have adverse effects on the heart so the reader ought seek advise from a medical professional to be sure. For me, blending a cup of coffee with nature is like getting a double shot of Eco-psychology!
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