Sounds of nature help with gambling addiction.

The researchers studied the behavior of 22 Japanese men aged 25 to 60 who were diagnosed with pathological gambling. They were randomly divided into two groups, whose participants listened to the sounds of insects or the noise of the street. The subjects were also measured for physiological signs that could indicate stress or relaxation. For example, one of the sensors measured the heart rate, and the other - the level of oxygen in the blood. The people who listened to the sounds of nature were more relaxed and positive than the other group. In addition, they reported that their mood improved. Researchers believe that stress reduction also reduces gambling addiction.