The Healing Power of the Arizona Sonoran Desert | Rebecca Thompson, Annalysa Lovos | TEDxUArizona

Check your stress level and perhaps even reduce it with a different type of nature bathing – this time in the Arizona Sonoran Desert. Researcher Annalysa Lovos and Dr. Rebecca Thompson, together with musicians, filmmakers and photographers, explore innovative ways to enhance healthcare experiences through nature and art. Learn about their unique video, tested with cancer patients, showcasing the therapeutic potential of the Arizona Sonoran Desert. Watch a mesmerizing clip featuring desert imagery, nature sounds, and music by R Carlos Nakai. Take an internal journey with a stress check-in before and after the video and discover how deserts can be added to the wellness kit.

Read more about the project and take the time to bathe in the Arizona Sonoran desert here: arts.arizona.edu/advancing-the-relationship-between-the-arts-and-health/
Rebecca Thompson, nationally recognized public artist and biophilic arts researcher, specializes in large-scale, natural-material commemorations. With an MFA from Cornell and a PhD from the University of Arizona, she focuses on cross-cultural strategies using biophilic art to enhance individual health. Thompson's research positively influences communities and the built environment. Her work, featured on campuses, public sites, and private collections nationwide, reflects her dedication to integrating reclaimed materials into monumental, site-specific creations.

Annalysa Lovos, MA, is a doctoral candidate and instructor in Cognition and Neural Systems at the University of Arizona. She studies the impact of sleep and environmental factors on cognitive and brain development using cognitive and physiological measures as well as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Her NIH-funded research focuses in particular on cognitive and brain development in individuals with intellectual and developmental disorders. She enjoys drawing, guitar and swimming. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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