A growing body of empirical evidence is revealing the value of nature experience for mental
health. With rapid urbanization and declines in human contact with nature globally, crucial …

Background In a rapidly urbanizing world, many people have little contact with natural
environments, which may affect health and well-being. Existing reviews generally conclude …

Most nature and health research use the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) for
measuring greenness exposure. However, little is known about what NDVI measures in …

Importance Recent studies indicate that living near more green space may support mental
and general health and may also prevent depression. However, most studies are cross …

The restoration perspective on human adaptation offers a broad view of relations between
environment and health; however, it remains underutilized as a source of insight for nature …

Associations between parks and mental health have typically been investigated in relation to
the presence or absence of mental illness. This study uses a validated measure of positive …

The modern compact city is identified as a high-density and mixed-use pattern. Its features
are believed to contribute to a form of functional urban design that supports sustainability …

Many studies conducted during the last decade suggest the mental health benefits of green
and blue spaces. We aimed to systematically review the available literature on the long-term …

Background Inadequate translation from theoretical to statistical models of the greenspace–
health relationship may lead to incorrect conclusions about the importance of some …

Researchers are increasingly exploring how neighborhood greenness, or vegetation, may
affect health behaviors and outcomes. Greenness may influence health by promoting …