what is everything that surrounds you and influences you in a physical, mental, or spiritual way?
Your environment
what influences your moon and your health and well-being?
Your senses
What color is associated with soothing feeling of security and comfort?
Blue
how many times is the air inside most homes polluted than the air outside those walls?
2 to 5 times more polluted.
seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
a mood disorder caused by the body's reaction to low levels of sunlight in the winter months
What is the happy hormone?
serotonin
What does serotonin do?
promotes a feeling of well-being
What is a good way to prevent Cancer?
getting moderate amounts of sunlight!
What is direct attention?
a cognitive mechanism that is restored by interactions with natures.
how much time did Americans spend their time indoors, behind cinderblock wall?
90 percent of their time
What promotes much needed health and peace
Organization and cleanliness
what is a good way to help prepare for your future?
Learning how to manage clutter
What can clutter do?
hurt relationships and cause hard feeling.
how much did 8 to 18 year-olds spend an average of using entertainment media in a typical day?
average of 7 hours and 3-8 minutes.
what does violent video games increase?
increased activity in areas of the brain linked to aggression and decrease responses in regions that contribute to self control.
what are a few tips to disconnect
close your screens disable push notifications set a limit shut it down
What activity leads to increase of positive emotional effects and increase function of the immune system?
singing in a choir
Noticeable signs of hearing loss
muffled or distorted hearing Difficulty hearing sounds Difficulty understanding speech pain or ringing in the ear
What does retailers do to encourage customers to spend more money?
use special odors to triggers emotions
how much does waste increased between 1960 and 2007
almost doubled form 2.7 to 4.6 pounds per day.
recycling
Convert waste into reusable material.
reuse
to use something again
out of recycling and reusing which one is more preferable?
reusing