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 …

The aim of this research work is to analyze the chemistry and diversity of forest VOCs
(volatile organic compounds) and to outline their evidence-based effects on health. This …

Evidence that experiences of nature can benefit people has accumulated rapidly. Yet
perhaps because of the domination of the visual sense in humans, most research has …

How might contact with nature promote human health? Myriad studies have linked the two;
at this time the task of identifying the mechanisms underlying this link is paramount. This …

Forest bathing is a traditional practice characterized by visiting a forest and breathing its air.
This review aims to investigate the effects of forest bathing on levels of salivary or serum …

This study focused on the newest evidence of the relationship between forest environmental
exposure and human health and assessed the health efficacy of forest bathing on the …

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 …

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 …

In Japan, a forest bathing trip, called “Shinrinyoku” in Japanese, is a short, leisurely visit to a
forest; it is regarded as being similar to natural aromatherapy. This review focuses on the …

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 …