What do color and flowers have in common? Quite a bit!!

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The health benefits of living with flowers are many and the colors can mean so much. According to a 10-month behavioral study at Rutgers University, flowers have an immediate impact on happiness and a long-term positive effect on moods. Study participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious, and agitated when presented with flowers. Color plays a strong role in this reaction:

• Red has a positive effect on the immune system and an energizing influence on fatigue and exhaustion.

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• When you see pink, you often feel joy. Bright hues of this color increase blood pressure, heartbeat and respiration, as well, which leads to energy.

21 Types of Pink Flowers + Pictures | FlowerGlossary.com
• Violet calms the body and mind and nourishes creativity.

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• Yellow, the happy color, encourages communication while it stimulates memory and the nervous system.

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• Orange’s psychological profile includes promoting optimism, determination, and success. On the other hand, it also urges viewers to socialization, so be sparing with this color.

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• Blue, as you could no doubt guess, promotes a calm, cool, and sedate aura. No wonder it’s America’s favorite color even in normal times.

Best Blue Flowers for Your Garden | Better Homes & Gardens
• Green brings about tranquility.
19 Types of Green Flowers + Pictures | FlowerGlossary.com
Which color is your favorite? 

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