It’s estimated that anxiety affects 18 percent of the American adult population each year. Working in the garden is one way to reduce stress, but what if you don’t have a garden or it’s the middle of winter? Did you know that keeping stress-relief plants in the house also helps curb anxiety? Plants That Calm You Down Several studies have shown that houseplants can have a positive impact on mood, stress levels, and anxiety. There is one study in particular which gardeners might find intriguing. It was conducted in China using 24 students inside an office setting. The study had the students evaluate the office space with and without plants. Various types of physiological data was also collected from the participants. When both qualitative and quantitative data was compared, it showed there were certain characteristics of plants that help with anxiety. According to the study, the students showed a preference […]
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