Taking a walk in the park could help those suffering from depression, researchers have found.They studied whether a nature walk could improve the mood of people with clinical depression.The research also tested theories developed in a cognitive science field known as Attention Restoration Theory, which propose that people concentrate better after spending time in nature or looking at natural scenes.According to ART, those in peaceful settings are not bombarded with external distractions, which tax their working memory and attention systems.As a result, the brain can relax and enter a state of contemplation, which helps restore cognitive capacities.For the latest study, 20 people with clinical depression – 12 women and eight men, with an average age of 26 – took part in an experiment that involved walking in a quiet nature setting and in a noisy urban setting.Before their walks, participants completed testing to determine their cognitive and mood status, and were asked to think about an unresolved, painful memory.They were then told to go for an hour-long walk in a woodland park, or stroll along a busy street.
London is one of the oldest cities of the world and Europe. It's the biggest city in the UK(United Kingdom). It's population over than 8 milion. Traditionally London insits of 4 parts: City, Westminster, West End, East End. City-is the downtown. There are many firms,banks and offices, including English Bank, stock market. There is a number of attractions. Here you can see St. Paul's Cathedral, built by Sir Christopher Wren, London Tower. Tower was a fortress,a prison,a palace, and now it's a museum, which visit many tourists from over the world. Westminster is an administrative and governmental part of city. Here situated the famous Westminster Abbey. Many famous persons were buried there. Across the road situated Westminster Palace(Palace of Westminster) the seat of the Parliament. Westend is the simbol of luxury and wealth. There are many shops(boutiques), restaurants, hotels, (and) night clubs here. East End is an area of docks, factories, plants, which are no different architectural diversity. Streets are expressionless and homeliness.
