Nearby green space and human health: Evaluating accessibility metrics
There is growing scientific recognition that contact with nature in general, and contact with
urban green more specific, have the potential to positively contribute to human health. For …
urban green more specific, have the potential to positively contribute to human health. For …
Gender differences in walking (for leisure, transport and in total) across adult life: a systematic review
Background The aim of this systematic review was to examine gender differences in walking
for leisure, transport and in total in adults living in high-income countries, and to assess …
for leisure, transport and in total in adults living in high-income countries, and to assess …
Healthy aging with parks: Association between park accessibility and the health status of older adults in urban China
Accessibility is a crucial element reflecting the potential availability of parks. By conducting a
cross-sectional study of 700 older adults sampled from 30 communities in Wuhan, China, we …
cross-sectional study of 700 older adults sampled from 30 communities in Wuhan, China, we …
Cognability: An ecological theory of neighborhoods and cognitive aging
While a growing body of evidence points to potentially modifiable individual risk factors for
dementia, the built and social environments in which people develop and navigate cognitive …
dementia, the built and social environments in which people develop and navigate cognitive …
Inequalities in the quality and proximity of green space exposure are more pronounced than in quantity aspect: Evidence from a rapidly urbanizing Chinese city
J Zhang - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2023 - Elsevier
Substantial studies have revealed that exposure to green spaces (GSs) yields a variety of
health benefits. However, daily GS exposure scenarios are multidimensional, and relevant …
health benefits. However, daily GS exposure scenarios are multidimensional, and relevant …
Loneliness and life satisfaction explained by public-space use and mobility patterns
Previous research has shown that personal, neighborhood, and mobility characteristics
could influence life satisfaction and loneliness of people and that exposure to public spaces …
could influence life satisfaction and loneliness of people and that exposure to public spaces …
Explore the recreational service of large urban parks and its influential factors in city clusters–Experiments from 11 cities in the Bei**g-Tian**-Hebei region
F Li, N Yao, D Liu, W Liu, Y Sun, W Cheng, X Li… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
Urban parks, especially of large size, are highly beneficial for the physical, mental, and
social well-being of urban residents by providing various recreational services. However …
social well-being of urban residents by providing various recreational services. However …
A cross-sectional study examining predictors of visit frequency to local green space and the impact this has on physical activity levels
Background Lack of physical activity (PA) is a growing public health concern. There is a
growing body of literature that suggests a positive relationship may exist between the …
growing body of literature that suggests a positive relationship may exist between the …
Understanding aging in place: Home and community features, perceived age-friendliness of community, and intention toward aging in place
YJ Choi - The Gerontologist, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives Promoting age-friendliness of communities and
supporting aging in place (AIP) are of great importance. Based on processes of belonging …
supporting aging in place (AIP) are of great importance. Based on processes of belonging …
Are park availability and satisfaction with neighbourhood parks associated with physical activity and time spent outdoors?
Background There is substantial scope for enhancing population health through increased
park visits and active use of parks; however, a better understanding of factors that influence …
park visits and active use of parks; however, a better understanding of factors that influence …