If we told you there was a free cognitive enhancer that could improve attention, executive function and memory, you would have some doubts. But the answer might be as simple as stepping outside.

A systematic review published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2022) took a deep dive into the connection between long-term exposure to greenspaces and cognitive function. The results were encouraging, but like most things in science, they come with caveats.

The researchers reviewed 25 studies. They examined how greenspace exposure affects cognitive function in three key demographics:

• Children (ages 4 – 18);
• Adults (ages 18 – 65);
• Elderly individuals (65+).

João Pedro Neto

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