Tag: Restorative Environments

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Well-Being

The Cheapest Brain Upgrade Has Dirt in It

Lena Okafor on the surprisingly specific science of nature and cognitive restoration — why 120 minutes a week outdoors is the evidence-based threshold your brain needs, and how to actually hit it (including a virtual shortcut for bad weather days).

Lena Okafor·May 5, 2026

Well-Being

Two Hours a Week. That's the Research.

Priya Chandran on the surprisingly simple science of nature and well-being — why 120 minutes outdoors each week is the most underused prescription in personal growth, and what it actually costs you to skip it.

Priya Chandran·March 21, 2026