With so many people working from home due to the prolonged COVID pandemic, feelings of boredom and depression have deeply affected many of them. According to a recent study in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, a daily dose of digital nature was found to have positive therapeutic effects. Researchers found that simply watching nature shows on television can significantly reduce boredom and sadness.
Published February 1, 2021 by Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS
Watching nature shows can cure boredom and sadness
Dr. Daniel Thomas, DO, MS
Dr. Thomas is a dedicated and hard-working physician with a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a medical career spanning over 35 years, he has helped people worldwide by providing innovative solutions to improving and maintaining their health. His strength lies in his scientific curiosity, creative and analytical thinking, and practical application of important biomedical research. Despite the demands of a full-time medical practice, to stay at the forefront and continuously improve the care of his patients, Dr. Thomas devotes 20-30 hours a week to reviewing the latest scientific literature and talking with leading scientists to uncover potentially promising treatments.