For many people, a hike through the woods is a great refresher from a long workweek, a trip to a park is a great escape from the stresses of daily life, or a nature wallpaper is a great mid-day inspiration to push through the post-lunch slump. Recent studies show that spending time in nature or even looking at photos of natural scenes can actually improve cognitive function, making spending a little time in the great outdoors even more important than you may think. More »