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Blue Mind

Blue Mind

By Wallace J. Nichols

The Surprising Science that Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. Little, Brown Spark. 2014.

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14 Key insights

A brief summary of Blue Mind

The many reasons behind the connection between humans and water, including how and why water, from all its sources, remarkably improves our physical health, mental well-being, and emotional happiness, all backed by science.

Key insights in Blue Mind

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What do you get from this book? The scientific ways that water brings us peace and inspiration
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What is it that coaxes us to water and why do we crave it so much?
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In an age of overstimulation, Blue Mind brings people together to study the benefits of water on the brain
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Neuroscientists can track, in minute detail, how our brains function during our daily activities
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Waterfront and water view properties are limited, but the demands for them are high, even as water disasters are increasing
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Your body, brain, five senses, and water encompass a beautiful relationship that can even be therapeutic
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Allow your Blue Mind to take reign whether you’re at work or play, but please stay safe in the water
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Countless lives have been improved, turned around, and even saved by the very essence of Blue Mind
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The worlds of art, water, and Blue Mind flow together to create healing power
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Telling the story of water and Blue Mind is crucial for us and our planet
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A million blue marbles make their way around the world, representing our beautiful planet and the care we should give it
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Blue Mind

Water lovers • self-help gurus • physicians • therapists • environmental enthusiasts • anyone who enjoys being near bodies of water

About the author of Blue Mind

Dr. Wallace J. Nichols wears many hats including research associate, scientist, author, activist, community organizer, protector of the seas, and parent. As a marine biologist previously involved in sea turtle research and conservation, he devotedly chose a path of lesser travel—that of studying the deep connection between humans and water.

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Wallace J. Nichols

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