Key points from article :
Humans have evolved to live in nature.
Technology is turning us into fast twitch animals.
EEG monitoring shows that exposure to nature reduces activity in the brain’s prefrontal cortex.
Data from 10,000 city dwellers and found a correlation between access to parks and nature and lower levels of mental distress.
Swiss are the second most active in Europe – hiking, cycling, swimming and alpine skiing are the most popular activities.