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.
Internet cafes, or cybercafes, are places that have computers available, usually for a fee, that you can use to go online. Internet cafes can be set up in actual eating/drinking establishments, cruise ships, or other types of locations. Besides using the computer workstation, you may also be able to print or scan documents, depending on the Internet cafe.Internet cafes are particularly useful for traveling, as they're pretty common in many countries, you don't have to have a computer with you (as opposed to using a ), and using an Internet cafe can be inexpensive if you're only renting the computer to check email, share digital photos, or use VoIP for short periods of time.In many countries where computers and Internet access are not widely available or affordable, Internet cafes also provide the local population Internet benefits.
