Associations between nature exposure and health: a review of the evidence
There is extensive empirical literature on the association between exposure to nature and
health. In this narrative review, we discuss the strength of evidence from recent (ie, the last …
health. In this narrative review, we discuss the strength of evidence from recent (ie, the last …
Effects of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) on levels of cortisol as a stress biomarker: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Forest bathing is a traditional practice characterized by visiting a forest and breathing its air.
This review aims to investigate the effects of forest bathing on levels of salivary or serum …
This review aims to investigate the effects of forest bathing on levels of salivary or serum …
[HTML][HTML] Urban nature experiences reduce stress in the context of daily life based on salivary biomarkers
Stress reduction through contact with nature is well established, but far less is known about
the contribution of contact parameters–duration, frequency, and nature quality. This study …
the contribution of contact parameters–duration, frequency, and nature quality. This study …
Mental health rescue effects of women's outdoor tourism: A role in COVID-19 recovery
R Buckley, D Westaway - Annals of tourism research, 2020 - Elsevier
Mental and social health outcomes from a portfolio of women's outdoor tourism products,
with~ 100,000 clients, are analysed using a catalysed netnography of> 1000 social media …
with~ 100,000 clients, are analysed using a catalysed netnography of> 1000 social media …
COVID-19 and human-nature relationships: Vermonters' activities in nature and associated nonmaterial values during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly modified Earth's social-ecological systems in many
ways; here we study its impacts on human-nature interactions. We conducted an online …
ways; here we study its impacts on human-nature interactions. We conducted an online …
The effect of exposure to the natural environment on stress reduction: A meta-analysis
W Yao, X Zhang, Q Gong - Urban forestry & urban greening, 2021 - Elsevier
There is an increasing evidence that natural environment provides substantial human health
benefits. One mechanism underlying this relationship is the experience of stress. However …
benefits. One mechanism underlying this relationship is the experience of stress. However …
Emotional well-being under conditions of lockdown: An experience sampling study in Austria during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and attendant lockdown measures present
serious threats to emotional well-being worldwide. Here, we examined the extent to which …
serious threats to emotional well-being worldwide. Here, we examined the extent to which …
Associations between dimensions of behaviour, personality traits, and mental-health during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom
The COVID-19 pandemic (including lockdown) is likely to have had profound but diverse
implications for mental health and well-being, yet little is known about individual …
implications for mental health and well-being, yet little is known about individual …
Psycho-physiological stress recovery in outdoor nature-based interventions: A systematic review of the past eight years of research
Background: In modern, urban daily life, natural environments are increasingly recognized
as an important resource for stress recovery and general well-being. Aim: the present review …
as an important resource for stress recovery and general well-being. Aim: the present review …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of a community gardening intervention on diet, physical activity, and anthropometry outcomes in the USA (CAPS): an observer-blind, randomised …
Background Unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and social disconnection are important
modifiable risk factors for non-communicable and other chronic diseases, which might be …
modifiable risk factors for non-communicable and other chronic diseases, which might be …