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A growing body of research shows that green and blue spaces soothe the stress response, lift mood, and support recovery. One landmark study found that hospital patients with a view of trees recovered faster than those facing a brick wall, showing that a small change in environment can lead to measurable benefits.

When people think of anxiety, they often imagine panic attacks, racing thoughts, or a constant sense of fear. And yes, these are real and common experiences. But anxiety doesn’t always announce itself so loudly.