Research into the potential health and well-being benefits from exposure to green spaces
such as parks and woodlands has led to the development of several frameworks linking the …

There is a large and growing body of evidence on the health benefits of engagement in
leisure activities (voluntary, enjoyable non-work activities, such as hobbies, arts …

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this book is for you.'KATE RAWORTH, economist and author of Doughnut Economics A …

Background The health benefits of greenspaces have demanded the attention of
policymakers since the 1800s. Although much evidence suggests greenspace exposure is …

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

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 …

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 …

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 evolved into what they are today after the passage of 6–7 million years. If we
define the beginning of urbanization as the rise of the industrial revolution, less than 0.01 …

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 …