--- title: Studying the Effects of Nature on Health description: You'd be surprised to see all the positive effects of nature on health. image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745727411-jpg/blog-files/shutterstock_84013846-300x186.jpg --- # Studying the Effects of Nature on Health Aug 25, 2014 6:06:19 AM For most people there is just something about being outdoors that brings joy. The fresh air, sunshine, green trees and flowering shrubs make you glad to be alive and puts a positive spin on your day. In fact, the effects of nature on health have become a very hot [topic of research](http://dirt.asla.org/2014/06/04/nature-is-but-another-name-for-health/) among everyone from landscape architects to medical professionals. 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