Previous research has suggested that activities such as community gardens could offer a
wide range of health benefits. The aim of the article is to systematically review the available …

The effect of horticultural therapy (HT) on immune and endocrine biomarkers remains
largely unknown. We designed a waitlist-control randomized controlled trial to investigate …

Background There is increasing interest in the association between nature, health and
wellbeing. Gardening is a popular way in which interaction with nature occurs and …

Accessible summary What is known on the subject? Mental health assessment is a common
topic in horticultural therapy (HT). Some study findings were contrary to positive findings …

Background Institutionalized older adults have limited ability to engage in horticultural
activities that can improve their physical and mental health. Objective This study explored …

Background Elevated levels of inflammatory marker and a lack of social connectedness are
two prominent risk factors for developing dementia and depression. Horticultural therapy …

Background: Previous meta-analyses examining the continuum of Alzheimer's disease (AD)
concluded significantly decreased peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in …

Background With the challenges that aging populations pose to health care, interventions
that facilitate alleviation of age-related morbidities are imperative. A prominent risk factor for …

Objectives Novel approaches to mental health and suicide prevention are lacking.
Converging evidence has shown the effectiveness of horticultural therapy (HT) in improving …

This study sampled 86 community-dwelling older adults to investigate the effect of
horticultural activities on their quality of life, perceived stress, and working memory. The …