Looking at Nature, Scenic Views Can Help Your Brain Function Better at Work, Study Says

Let's face it. We're all glued to technology, but if we put our phones down and step away from the computers for a few minutes, it just might be worth it for our work and overall health.

"Green roofs" - urban rooftops covered with grasses, plants and other types of greenery - are becoming increasingly popular around the world, though they are still relatively novel in the United States.

According to a study from the University of Melbourne, images of greenery work better to boost our attention, The Washington Post reported.

Researchers took 150 participants and split them into two groups to look at an assigned view during their "micro-breaks" (40 seconds).

One group was shown a concrete roof, while the others could look out to see a "flowering meadow green roof."

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