There is an increasing evidence that natural environment provides substantial human health
benefits. One mechanism underlying this relationship is the experience of stress. However …

The impact of environmental context on the psychological benefits derived from physical
activity has attracted research attention in recent years. Previous reviews have compared …

Exposure to 'real'nature can increase positive affect and decrease negative affect, but direct
access is not always possible, eg for people in health/care settings who often experience …

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 …

Urban parks have been found to benefit human health and well-being. Many studies have
addressed the relationship between spatial characteristics and health restoration, but little …

The impact of winter forest bathing on human psychological states was investigated in this
study. Sixty-two participants were divided into two groups, each group was exposed to city …

The biophilia hypothesis posits an innate biological and genetic connection between human
and nature, including an emotional dimension to this connection. Biophilic design builds on …

Most studies on psychological restoration and favorite places have addressed restoration in
green or blue outdoor settings whereas the interest around built and indoor settings has …

In recent decades, there has been an increasing volume of research aimed out quantifying
the extent to which the natural environment can assist in restoring mental, emotional, and …

Green space matters for mental health but is under constant pressure in an increasingly
urbanising world. Often there is little space available in cities for green areas, so it is vital to …