Urbanization, resource exploitation, and lifestyle changes have diminished possibilities for
human contact with nature in many societies. Concern about the loss has helped motivate …

While many studies suggest evidence for the health benefits of nature, there is currently no
standardized method to measure time spent in nature or nature contact, nor agreement on …

Concern about humanity's detachment from nature has spawned a global push to increase
the availability of green spaces within cities. One impetus for this movement is a growing …

Nature within cities will have a central role in helping address key global public health
challenges associated with urbanization. However, there is almost no guidance on how …

There is mounting concern for the health of urban populations as cities expand at an
unprecedented rate. Urban green spaces provide settings for a remarkable range of …

Background: At a time of increasing disconnectedness from nature, scientific interest in the
potential health benefits of nature contact has grown. Research in recent decades has …

There is mounting empirical evidence that interacting with nature delivers measurable
benefits to people. Reviews of this topic have generally focused on a specific type of benefit …

Background There is increasing interest in the potential role of the natural environment in
human health and well-being. However, the evidence-base for specific and direct health or …

The role natural environments play in human health and wellbeing is attracting increasing
attention. There is growing medical evidence that access to the natural environment can …

Numerous studies have highlighted the physical and mental health benefits of contact with
nature, typically in landscapes characterized by plants (ie,“greenspace”) and water …