Economic value of protected areas via visitor mental health
We evaluate methods to calculate the economic value of protected areas derived from the
improved mental health of visitors. A conservative global estimate using quality-adjusted life …
improved mental health of visitors. A conservative global estimate using quality-adjusted life …
Effect of forest therapy on depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis
PS Yeon, JY Jeon, MS Jung, GM Min, GY Kim… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize the effects of forest therapy
on depression and anxiety using data obtained from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) …
on depression and anxiety using data obtained from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) …
Eco-gentrification and who benefits from urban green amenities: NYC's high Line
KJ Black, M Richards - Landscape and urban planning, 2020 - Elsevier
This study estimates the impact of the introduction of New York's High Line, an elevated
walkway in Manhattan by relating the increase in housing values to the issue of eco …
walkway in Manhattan by relating the increase in housing values to the issue of eco …
Digital shinrin-yoku: Do nature experiences in virtual reality reduce stress and increase well-being as strongly as similar experiences in a physical forest?
Shinrin-yoku or forest bathing refers to a therapeutic, immersive nature experience that aids
to improve well-being. The goal of the current research was to compare the effects of a …
to improve well-being. The goal of the current research was to compare the effects of a …
Residential exposure to urban trees and medication sales for mood disorders and cardiovascular disease in Brussels, Belgium: an ecological study
Background: The available evidence for positive associations between urban trees and
human health is mixed, partly because the assessment of exposure to trees is often …
human health is mixed, partly because the assessment of exposure to trees is often …
Urban vegetation slows down the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) in the United States
Abstract Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is spreading around the world, and the
United States has become the epicenter of the global pandemic. However, little is known …
United States has become the epicenter of the global pandemic. However, little is known …
Different types of urban natural environments influence various dimensions of self-reported health
Background Growing evidence suggests health benefits of natural environments. Yet, the
effects of different types of natural environments (vegetation and water features) and forms of …
effects of different types of natural environments (vegetation and water features) and forms of …
Health and the built environment in United States cities: Measuring associations using Google Street View-derived indicators of the built environment
Background The built environment is a structural determinant of health and has been shown
to influence health expenditures, behaviors, and outcomes. Traditional methods of …
to influence health expenditures, behaviors, and outcomes. Traditional methods of …
Can parkland mitigate mental health burden imposed by the COVID-19? A national study in China
The worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has seriously affected not
only physical health but also mental wellbeing (ie mental stress and suicide intention) of …
only physical health but also mental wellbeing (ie mental stress and suicide intention) of …
Quantifying Nature: Introducing NatureScoreTM and NatureDoseTM as Health Analysis and Promotion Tools
MHEM Browning, JR Hanley… - American Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Humanity is undergoing a monumental shift. People have rapidly moved from a largely
natural, outdoor existence to life in built, urban settings. Most places where people live and …
natural, outdoor existence to life in built, urban settings. Most places where people live and …