Many studies suggest that increased exposure to urban greenness is associated with better
population health. Accessing nature can in some circumstances, however, be difficult …

Contact with nature has been proposed as a solution to achieve physiological relaxation
and stress recovery, and a number of scientific verification outcomes have been shown …

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 …

Research Highlights: This review gives an overview of existing literature on the emerging
topic of human wellbeing-forest contact nexus and provides a preliminary framework linking …

The prolonged lockdown imposed to contain the COrona VIrus Disease 19 COVID-19
pandemic prevented many people from direct contact with nature and greenspaces, raising …

A practical guide to working with the principles of polyvagal theory beyond the therapy
session. Deb Dana is the foremost translator of polyvagal theory into clinical practice. Here …

Background Cities are becoming the socio-economic hubs for most of the world's
population. Understanding how our surroundings can mentally affect everyday life has …

Consumers have historically shown an inclination to purchase plants that enhance their
quality of life, meaning they will purchase items that positively influence their social …

Exposure to natural sounds is known to induce feelings of relaxation; however, only few
studies have provided scientific evidence on its physiological effects. This study examined …

This study aimed to demonstrate the effects of forest-derived visual, auditory, and combined
stimulation on brain activity, autonomic nervous system activity, and subjective spatial …