There is extensive empirical literature on the association between exposure to nature and
health. In this narrative review, we discuss the strength of evidence from recent (ie, the last …

Background Green spaces have been proposed to be a health determinant, improving
health and wellbeing through different mechanisms. We aimed to systematically review the …

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

Background: Over half of the world's population now lives in urban areas, and this proportion
is expected to increase. While there have been numerous reviews of empirical studies on …

Background There is an increasing volume of literature investigating the links between
urban environments and human health, much of which involves spatial conceptualisations …

Greenspace in urban areas may have greater protective health effects than elsewhere.
Urban dwellers experience more environmental harmful exposures, attentional demands …

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 …

Background In a rapidly urbanizing world, many people have little contact with natural
environments, which may affect health and well-being. Existing reviews generally conclude …

Abstract Purpose of Review Many studies suggest that exposure to natural vegetation, or
greenness, may be beneficial for a variety of health outcomes. We summarize the recent …

Biodiversity hypothesis states that contact with natural environments enriches the human
microbiome, promotes immune balance and protects from allergy and inflammatory …