Fake grass is better than no nature

Fake grass is better than no grass at all. This the statement which was given by Phillip Toscano, writer of The Conversation in his article dated 28th September:

“Evidence suggests that this synthetic nature can also be good for human well-being, as well as helping people live more active lives. Indeed, it appears to be possible to “trick” the human body into thinking that it is exposed to nature, such as when people exhibit higher pain tolerance while watching videos of mountains, waterfalls, and colourful flowers, or nature videos and pictures of plants reducing stress levels in hospital waiting rooms or among blood donors.”

Is this a fact? Can synthetic grass truly bring these benefits to humans?

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Green space reduces stress

What is the power behind green space that it can reduce stress?

A study conducted by the University of Edinburgh blames it to cortisol. Cortisol is the hormone released by our body in response to stress.

Apparently, looking at green space greatly reduces stress. Thus the reason why going to green parks, mountains and hiking trek help boost a person’s mood.

“Saliva samples were taken from a group of people, aged between 35 and 55, to assess stress by measuring levels of cortisol.  Cortisol is a hormone which is released in response to stress.  It was found that if the surrounding area had less than 30% green space, its population had unhealthy levels of cortisol.”

This video shows a study conducted by Professor William Lidwell regarding the effect of color green to the brain.

So what now fake grass?

Of course, nothing will replace the beauty of natural grass. There is no argument about that. But with scarcity in water, the next best option is to install artificial grass on fields.

Honestly speaking, who would want to look at a brown lawn? No one!

But looking at a green lawn gives us that stress-free relaxation without even spending a dime. You may still miss the smell of newly mowed grass. But until drought and global warming remains unresolved, it might be best to use fake grass at your background, offices and schools.

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