Science Finds That “Forest Bathing” Can Really Make Us Mentally Healthier
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Science Finds That “Forest Bathing” Can Really Make Us Mentally Healthier
The Effects Of Forest Bathing On Cortisol Levels
One Japanese study, conducted under Institutional Ethical Committee of the Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute regulations, set out to measure the effects of forest bathing on cortisol levels. Researchers gathered 280 subjects and identified 24 forests for testing. Each experiment involved groups of 12 individuals walking through and viewing either forests or urban areas. Cortisol measurements were taken at the research facility in the mornings before breakfast, before and after walking, and before and after viewing. The test took place over 2 days. On the first day, the group was split between urban and forest settings and on the second day, they switched locations. Results indicated that forest exposure led to lower concentrations of cortisol, the stress hormone, as well as reduced blood pressure and heart rate.
http://www.lifehack.org/485141/science-finds-that-forest-bathing-can-really-make-us-mentally-healthier
Science Finds That “Forest Bathing” Can Really Make Us Mentally Healthier
The Effects Of Forest Bathing On Cortisol Levels
One Japanese study, conducted under Institutional Ethical Committee of the Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute regulations, set out to measure the effects of forest bathing on cortisol levels. Researchers gathered 280 subjects and identified 24 forests for testing. Each experiment involved groups of 12 individuals walking through and viewing either forests or urban areas. Cortisol measurements were taken at the research facility in the mornings before breakfast, before and after walking, and before and after viewing. The test took place over 2 days. On the first day, the group was split between urban and forest settings and on the second day, they switched locations. Results indicated that forest exposure led to lower concentrations of cortisol, the stress hormone, as well as reduced blood pressure and heart rate.
http://www.lifehack.org/485141/science-finds-that-forest-bathing-can-really-make-us-mentally-healthier
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