National Recreation and Parks Month

Summer is the perfect time of year to get outside, get your body moving, and enjoy the great outdoors. Not only will your body benefit from this but also your brain will too! Taking some time to relax increases your productivity and decreases stress levels.

Explore below to learn about the brain-altering effects of how these experiences can change and benefit your brain.

About the Author

Lynnie Fein-Schaffer

Lynnie is the former Outreach Associate for BrainFacts.org. She graduated from Smith College in 2017 with degrees in economics and psychology.