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 …

Associations between nature exposure and health: a review of the evidence

MP Jimenez, NV DeVille, EG Elliott, JE Schiff… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] A meta-analysis of emotional evidence for the biophilia hypothesis and implications for biophilic design

JS Gaekwad, A Sal Moslehian, PB Roös… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
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 …

How do different types and characteristics of green space impact mental health? A sco** review

F Beute, MR Marselle, A Olszewska‐Guizzo… - People and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Forest bathing as a mindful tourism practice

J Farkic, G Isailovic, S Taylor - Annals of Tourism Research Empirical …, 2021 - Elsevier
In the troubled times in which we currently live, the tourism industry has called into question
a need for more responsible social practices and more mindful utilisation of natural …

Healthy lifestyles and wellbeing reduce neuroinflammation and prevent neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders

E Kip, LC Parr-Brownlie - Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Since the mid-20th century, Western societies have considered productivity and economic
outcomes are more important than focusing on people's health and wellbeing. This focus …

Effect of nature walks on depression and anxiety: a systematic review

Y Kotera, M Lyons, KC Vione, B Norton - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The benefits of nature for our health have been an increasing research focus in recent years.
In the context of a global increase in mental health diagnoses, the potential health benefits …

What is the impact of nature on human health? A sco** review of the literature

RM Nejade, D Grace, LR Bowman - Journal of global health, 2022 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background The burden of non-communicable diseases (including poor mental health) is
increasing, and some practitioners are turning to nature to provide the solution. Nature …

The effects of forest bathing on psychological well‐being: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

CJR Siah, YS Goh, J Lee, SN Poon… - … journal of mental …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Globally, around half (55%) of the population live in fast‐paced urban settings
where many people find it challenging to manage their stress and respond to crises with a …

Physical and mental health effects of repeated short walks in a blue space environment: A randomised crossover study

C Vert, M Gascon, O Ranzani, S Márquez… - Environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction Blue spaces may benefit mental health and promote physical activity, although
the evidence is still scarce. And benefits on physical health are less consistent. The …