5 Proven Benefits of Country Living

Science shows that living in the country is beneficial in many respects.

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Your brain actually functions differently in the country. Living in an urban environment overstimulates two key regions of the brain: the areas that regulate emotion and anxiety. Scientists believe this is the reason they see higher rates of mental problems in cities than in non-urban areas. In the country, the brain is less likely to experience this kind of overstimulation. The benefits are a lower risk of anxiety disorders and mood disorders.