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Research has shown that a walk in nature can enhance human cognition and help individuals recover from stress. In this study, I am exploring if being on a cellphone during a nature walk inhibits the stress benefits associated with being in nature. In the study, participants were randomly assigned a 40-minute walk in nature at Red Butte Garden either 1) undistracted or 2) while talking on their cell phone. To measure stress, resting electrocardiography (ECG) was recorded before and after the walk