The urban forest is a green infrastructure system that delivers multiple environmental,
economic, social and health services, and functions in cities. Environmental benefits of …

Background: Current literature supports the comprehensive health benefits of exposure to
nature and green environments on human systems. The aim of this state-of-the-art review is …

Humans have enjoyed forest environments for ages because of the quiet atmosphere,
beautiful scenery, mild climate, pleasant aromas, and fresh, clean air. In Japan, since 2004 …

Rapid urbanization and the lack of green infrastructure threaten the health of urban dwellers.
Green façades have been proposed as a green infrastructure solution to compensate for the …

The impact of winter forest bathing on human psychological states was investigated in this
study. Sixty-two participants were divided into two groups, each group was exposed to city …

Studies have found that urban environments have a negative impact on physical and mental
health. This is due to urban stressors such as increased noise levels, higher crime rates and …

Research Highlights: This review gives an overview of existing literature on the emerging
topic of human wellbeing-forest contact nexus and provides a preliminary framework linking …

The effects of forest activities on health promotion have received increasing attention. The
aim of this study was to evaluate the physiological and psychological effects of brief walks in …

Previous studies have demonstrated health benefits result from exposure to natural
environments. Virtual reality (VR) may offer an alternative to actual outdoor immersion by …

This study aimed to clarify the psychological benefits of brief walks through forest areas. In
addition, we aimed to examine the associations between psychological responses and trait …