The discussions emphasize the large body of research supporting nature's benefits on health, mentioning mechanisms like immune function, mental well-being, and even implications during pandemics, using confident language like 'overwhelming evidence' and 'powerful intervention,' which reflects both high interest and a belief in their potential impact.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the positive health effects of nature, with many referring to multiple studies showing benefits, indicating general agreement with the publication's premise.
InterestHigh interest
Participants show high interest, as evidenced by references to research findings, potential mechanisms, and calls to consider nature as a public health tool, reflecting curiosity and engagement with the topic.
EngagementHigh engagement
Posts engage deeply by citing specific studies, mentioning mechanisms like immune function, and discussing implications for public health, which demonstrates active processing of the research.
ImpactModerate impact
The discussions highlight a recognition that understanding nature's health benefits could influence health policies and personal behaviors, suggesting a moderate but meaningful potential impact.
Abstract in brief
The article reviews various possible ways that contact with nature can improve human health, including environmental effects, emotional and physical states, and behaviors, with each influencing different health outcomes.
It suggests criteria for identifying a "central pathway" that would explain how nature impacts health, such as accounting for the overall effect size, specific health outcomes, and integrating other pathways.
Enhanced immune functioning is proposed as a strong candidate for a central pathway connecting nature to health, though the article acknowledges that there may be other key mechanisms as well.]
The effects of nature on well-being are large. A correlational study found that 120 minutes a month in nature was linked with better well-being & health. A replicated causal study found exposure to urban parks increased mental health. Summary of research: https://t.co/WwMLjPwXo9 https://t.co/6OJOeGeHIO
Dec 28, 2021 · 33 likes · 7 shares · 296,652 followersView post →
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Omnipotent Moral Busybody
@OBusybody · X
Lockdowns (#StaySafeStayHome) were always counterproductive due to the already know benefits of nature on immune health:
“..enhanced immune functioning emerges as one promising candidate for a central pathway between nature and health..” #RationalGround
https://t.co/EcBZ6eXOV4 https://t.co/uHKKeWWTE3
This doesn't even include Grounding and Sunlight.
https://t.co/YlOtGZk763
May 5, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 13,334 followersView post →
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André Spicer
@andre_spicer · X
There are dozens of studies showing access to green spaces has positive impact on physical and mental health https://t.co/hlZHXKT9JR
Particularly during trauma life events https://t.co/EtJRA6sZ4I
I can't seem to find any research showing park closures slows epidemics
‘Providing green oases, especially in areas where health risks are high and landscaping is sparse, might be an inexpensive, powerful public health intervention and address persisting health inequalities.’ @changebydegrees https://t.co/TfnNWFgj8A
Aug 16, 2019 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 5,962 followersView post →
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André Spicer
@andre_spicer · X
@emollick There is a ton of research which shows how spending time in nature is linked with better physical and mental health. Here's a review https://t.co/FA6DneMFSj
This suggests that we should all try to design into our day a bit of time in nature https://t.co/BJqKW4AJql
This video explores how disconnection from nature impacts our wellbeing, happiness, and creativity. It offers five simple ways to reconnect with nature, creating a better balance between screen time and green…
Every day I need my dose of green space, and you do too. Exposure to nature benefits mental and physical health. Toronto's ongoing urban development underscores the need for parks like Rail Deck Park to serve downtown…
@1ChloeTulip @JackGriffiths12 @KatieJeanetteG1 Not sure what your focus is, but if you're interested in health and wellbeing benefits, this was my favourite paper to read:
https://t.co/ga8fmBUYvP
Overall, I have no experience in running nature-based interventions, but thought the above papers might be potentially interesting
Thanks for bringing this to our attention & raising awareness of hidden disabilities, @JordanHHartman. For those of you living with #InvisibleDisabilities, you can learn more about the health benefits of #nature from @IllinoisNRES faculty member: https://t.co/SPvu2sH8zH 1/2 https://t.co/JW9IsHzk5U
Oct 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,806 followersView post →
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jeffburdges
@jeffburdges · X
RT @emollick: The effects of nature on well-being are large. A correlational study found that 120 minutes a month in nature was linked with…
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Bob
@fluxcapdoodah · X
RT @emollick: The effects of nature on well-being are large. A correlational study found that 120 minutes a month in nature was linked with…
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Will Green
@thecopyroad · X
RT @emollick: The effects of nature on well-being are large. A correlational study found that 120 minutes a month in nature was linked with…
Dec 29, 2021 · 7 shares · 5,035 followersView post →
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Mapperwocky(@mapperwocky@bsky.social and Mastodon)
@cirquelar · X
RT @emollick: The effects of nature on well-being are large. A correlational study found that 120 minutes a month in nature was linked with…
Dec 29, 2021 · 7 shares · 6,259 followersView post →
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@Fenchurch4221 · X
RT @emollick: The effects of nature on well-being are large. A correlational study found that 120 minutes a month in nature was linked with…
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@Xponentially · X
RT @emollick: The effects of nature on well-being are large. A correlational study found that 120 minutes a month in nature was linked with…
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@JamesWRandolph · X
RT @emollick: The effects of nature on well-being are large. A correlational study found that 120 minutes a month in nature was linked with…
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Ethan Mollick
@emollick · X
The effects of nature on well-being are large. A correlational study found that 120 minutes a month in nature was linked with better well-being & health. A replicated causal study found exposure to urban parks increased mental health. Summary of research: https://t.co/WwMLjPwXo9 https://t.co/6OJOeGeHIO
Dec 28, 2021 · 33 likes · 7 shares · 296,652 followersView post →
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Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X
RT @ResilientDad: This doesn't even include Grounding and Sunlight.
https://t.co/YlOtGZk763
May 31, 2021 · 1 share · 133,459 followersView post →
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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad · X
This doesn't even include Grounding and Sunlight.
https://t.co/YlOtGZk763
May 5, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 13,334 followersView post →
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Shylo Home Health
@ShyloNation · X
Contact with nature has been tied to health in a plenitude of studies. Time spent in and around tree-lined streets, gardens, parks, and forested and agricultural lands is consistently linked to objective, long-term health outcomes.
https://t.co/zm0UfucbEj https://t.co/6s5sxH9Psc
@Enroweb @alexandra_gros @jmcourty @christlet @cgl_119 @SebVidalChem @FovezG @Olive_Free @Pucheault_Lab Bon, j'ai quand même cherché les papiers
Les voici (pas mon domaine de compétence) :
(le dernier papier dit que ça a même un effet contre le cancer, mais c'est p-ê l'activité physique)
https://t.co/YYJpaQPdYH
https://t.co/HIZVFdqYuV
https://t.co/NnO20NAYkS
https://t.co/lGknWtgEUh https://t.co/aBd5S1xjyU
I've always been in love with the sea, but this year I learned how important living near greenery is as well - both from my work on street trees/related reading (https://t.co/PbykLI8VMf), and the process of finding a new home for the year. 9/ https://t.co/YXHx1WjyMo
Lockdowns (#StaySafeStayHome) were always counterproductive due to the already know benefits of nature on immune health:
“..enhanced immune functioning emerges as one promising candidate for a central pathway between nature and health..” #RationalGround
https://t.co/EcBZ6eXOV4 https://t.co/uHKKeWWTE3
There are dozens of studies showing access to green spaces has positive impact on physical and mental health https://t.co/hlZHXKT9JR
Particularly during trauma life events https://t.co/EtJRA6sZ4I
I can't seem to find any research showing park closures slows epidemics
@emollick There is a ton of research which shows how spending time in nature is linked with better physical and mental health. Here's a review https://t.co/FA6DneMFSj
This suggests that we should all try to design into our day a bit of time in nature https://t.co/BJqKW4AJql
RT @shine_tara: ‘Providing green oases, especially in areas where health risks are high and landscaping is sparse, might be an inexpensive,…
Aug 16, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,580 followersView post →
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Sarah
@SarahRyanSaid · X
RT @shine_tara: ‘Providing green oases, especially in areas where health risks are high and landscaping is sparse, might be an inexpensive,…
Aug 16, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,986 followersView post →
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changebydegrees
@changebydegrees · X
RT @shine_tara: ‘Providing green oases, especially in areas where health risks are high and landscaping is sparse, might be an inexpensive,…
Aug 16, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,325 followersView post →
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Tara Shine
@shine_tara · X
‘Providing green oases, especially in areas where health risks are high and landscaping is sparse, might be an inexpensive, powerful public health intervention and address persisting health inequalities.’ @changebydegrees https://t.co/TfnNWFgj8A
Aug 16, 2019 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 5,962 followersView post →
Evidence for the healing power of nature: How might contact with nature promote human health? Promising mechanisms and a possible central pathway https://t.co/eavZd9vvCt
There are so many ways being out in Nature benefits your mental health, among them... AWE! https://t.co/OjwzyFQkqy https://t.co/EgJAtVYicL https://t.co/osfOFv86Xx
@ThrombosisUK @RCPath @UKCPA @FatherofHan @NNMN1 @MFT_MRI @NowgenCentre @VTEPrevEngland @nicholadixon @bhwords We do hope you have a great day, but im not sure you meant Wildlife Trusts Wales @wtwales but then again the evidence that being in nature or having views of nature helps people recover quicker, makes them happier and healthier etc is overwhelming i.e https://t.co/IWoPOHnlm6
... 10.3389/fpsyg. 2015.01093 SANATATEA noastra depinde de CALITATEA spatiilor verzi din proximitate: Profesorul ecolog Tibor Hartel de la Universitatea ...
... 10.3389/fpsyg. 2015.01093 & doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06400.x So go into nature soak up the sunshine, breath in those phytoncides and stay relaxed ...
If you like to read the full text articles: doi:10.3389/fpsyg. 2015.01093 & doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06400.x So go into nature soak up the sunshine ...
... 10.3389/fpsyg. 2015.01093/full Railway track space could become Toronto's 'Central Park' https://www.thestar. com/news/city_hall/2016/08/03/toronto-eyes-air ...
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... 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01093/full. Kuo, M., 2015: How might contact with nature promote human health? Promising mechanism and possible central pathway. Frontiers ...
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doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01093 Moreton, S. G., Arena, A., Hornsey, M. J., Crimston, C. R., and Tiliopoulos, N. Kuo, F. E., and Taylor, A. F. (2004). A ...
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