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AS THE northern hemisphere enters the summer season, I am spending more of my working day in my tiny London garden. It’s not just a way of coping with the rising temperatures – though it is undoubtedly more pleasant to sit in the fresh air than in a stuffy office. According to recent research, time spent outdoors can bring a brain boost.
One benefit comes from plant life. According to , plants provide an optimum level of visual stimulation to replenish concentration when we start to lose focus. This idea is grounded in our evolution: our brains are…
