Effect of nature prescriptions on cardiometabolic and mental health, and physical activity: a systematic review

PY Nguyen, T Astell-Burt… - The Lancet Planetary …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Nature prescriptions are gaining popularity as a form of social prescribing in support of
sustainable health care. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to synthesise …

Psychological and physical connections with nature improve both human well-being and nature conservation: A systematic review of meta-analyses

G Barragan-Jason, M Loreau, C de Mazancourt… - Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite growing evidence that “connectedness” of humans with nature creates multiple
benefits for both humans and nature, these benefits are not fully considered by health and …

Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

M Noetel, T Sanders, D Gallardo-Gómez, P Taylor… - bmj, 2024 - bmj.com
Objective To identify the optimal dose and modality of exercise for treating major depressive
disorder, compared with psychotherapy, antidepressants, and control conditions. Design …

Hobby engagement and mental wellbeing among people aged 65 years and older in 16 countries

HW Mak, T Noguchi, JK Bone, J Wels, Q Gao… - Nature medicine, 2023 - nature.com
Growing aging populations pose a threat to global health because of the social and
psychological challenges they experience. To mitigate this, many countries promote hobby …

Exploring thermal comfort and pleasure in outdoor shaded spaces: Inspiration for improving thermal index models

Y Zhang, Z Zheng, S Zhang, Z Fang, Z Lin - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Engaging in outdoor activities offers numerous benefits for physical and mental well-being,
highlighting the importance of prioritizing outdoor comfort and safety. Shaded spaces are …

Crowded mountains: Long-term effects of human outdoor recreation on a community of wild mammals monitored with systematic camera trap**

M Salvatori, V Oberosler, M Rinaldi, A Franceschini… - Ambio, 2023 - Springer
Outdoor recreation in natural areas has become an increasingly popular activity globally, yet
the long-term effects on wildlife are poorly known. Reconciling human access to nature and …

Tourism as a tool in nature-based mental health: Progress and prospects post-pandemic

RC Buckley, MA Cooper - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The healthcare sector recognises the role of nature in mental health. The tourism sector is
equipped to take people to national parks. The conservation sector gains support from …

Nature-based interventions for autistic children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

MSN Fan, WHC Li, LLK Ho, L Phiri… - JAMA Network …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance There is a gap in the evidence regarding nature-based interventions (NBIs) for
children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Objective To systematically review and meta …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual nature, psychological and psychophysiological outcomes: A systematic review

G Spano, A Theodorou, G Reese, G Carrus… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Evidence on the benefits of virtual nature is steadily increasing. In the current paper, we
present a systematic review summarizing studies that examined the effects of virtual nature …

Credibility of the evidence on green space and human health: an overview of meta-analyses using evidence grading approaches

Y **e, S Fan, Y Luo, J Li, Y Zhang, L Hu, H Qiu… - …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Green space is an important part of the human living environment, with many
epidemiological studies estimating its impact on human health. However, no study has …