Nature Fix | Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Creative by Florence Williams

From the forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature's positive effects n the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas - and the answers they yield - and more urgent than ever.

Florence Williams is a journalist and contributing science editor to Outside magazine. Her work ahs appeared in the New York Times and National Geographic, among others. Her first book, Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History, won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Science and Technology. She lives in Washington, DC.