Birds are a way to connect with nature, which is associated with better body and brain health, research shows.
Looking to improve your mental health? Pay attention to birds.
Two studies published last year in Scientific Reports said that seeing or hearing birds could be good for our mental well-being.
So give them a listen as you learn why they may help. Research has consistently shown that more contact and interaction with nature are associated with better body and brain health. Birds appear to be a specific source of these healing benefits. They are almost everywhere and provide a way to connect us to nature. And even if they are hidden in trees or in the underbrush, we can still revel in their songs.
Read the full article here (and listen to the birds).