The psychological and physical effects of forests on human health: A systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

M Stier-Jarmer, V Throner, M Kirschneck… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: The aim of this systematic review of systematic reviews was to identify,
summarise, and synthesise the available evidence of systematic reviews (SRs) and meta …

Digital forest recreation in the metaverse: Opportunities and challenges

W Jaung - Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2022 - Elsevier
The metaverse could provide a new way of interacting with nature through immersive three-
dimensional virtual worlds. This digital nature recreation has the potential to shape users' …

Effects of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) on individual well-being: An umbrella review

M Antonelli, D Donelli, L Carlone… - International Journal …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of this review was to outline the most relevant benefits of forest bathing for well-
being promotion. This study was designed as an umbrella literature review. Medline (via …

[HTML][HTML] Towards optimized runoff reduction by urban tree cover: A review of key physical tree traits, site conditions, and management strategies

AL Dowtin, BC Cregg, DJ Nowak, DF Levia - Landscape and Urban …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we conducted a systematic literature review to determine the physical tree
traits, site conditions, and urban forest management strategies that provide optimal …

Forest therapy can prevent and treat depression: Evidence from meta-analyses

CD Rosa, LR Larson, S Collado, CC Profice - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2021 - Elsevier
Forest therapy involves engaging in a combination of forest-based activities to improve one's
health or wellbeing. We conducted an overview of systematic reviews (SRs) and meta …

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) …

Mindfulness and Shinrin-Yoku: Potential for physiological and psychological interventions during uncertain times

ER Timko Olson, MM Hansen… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Mindfulness and Shinrin-yoku (SY) translated as forest bathing, is potentially effective to
alleviate mental health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The purpose …

Daytime dynamic of spontaneous expressions of pedestrians in an urban forest park

H Wei, RJ Hauer, S Guo - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2021 - Elsevier
It is widely believed that an experience in a forest environment can induce positive emotions
for people. Current evidence that supports this argument mostly come from studies using self …

Short-term effects of forest therapy on mood states: A pilot study

F Meneguzzo, L Albanese, M Antonelli… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Immersion in forest environments was shown to produce beneficial effects to human health,
in particular psychophysical relaxation, leading to its growing recognition as a form of …

Greenspaces and cardiovascular health

RJ Keith, JL Hart, A Bhatnagar - Circulation Research, 2024 - Am Heart Assoc
Accumulating evidence suggests that living in areas of high surrounding greenness or even
brief exposures to areas of high greenery is conducive to cardiovascular health, which may …