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Prev Med Rep March 2017 PMID 27981022

Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis.

Masashi Soga, Kevin J Gaston, Yuichi Yamaura

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What people are saying

These discussions strongly support the health benefits highlighted by the meta-analysis, with many posts emphasizing mental health, stress reduction, and overall well-being, using enthusiastic language like 'beneficial' and 'proven' to underscore the article's importance and influence.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the health benefits of gardening, citing the meta-analysis as evidence and emphasizing positive outcomes.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest by highlighting gardening's multiple benefits and encouraging engagement through environmental and health themes.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts reference specific studies, methods, and implications, indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement, though some are more promotional.

ImpactHigh impact

The widespread sharing and positive framing suggest users believe this research significantly influences public health and personal lifestyles.

Abstract in brief

  • Gardening has significant health benefits, as shown by a meta-analysis of 22 studies examining the effects of gardening and horticultural therapy.
  • The analysis revealed positive health outcomes, including reductions in depression, anxiety, and body mass index, and improvements in life satisfaction and quality of life.
  • Despite some evidence of publication bias, the study confirmed that regular gardening can lead to substantial improvements in public health.
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Ronita De, PhD
@dronita_de · X

Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 6, 2022 · 20 likes · 11 shares · 1,492 followers View post →
RTN_plants.
@PlantsRtn · X

Avoid the movies and mall, buy some plants and garden this weekend. It's proven that gardening makes you healthier! @bjryan3 @EfrenExports @sgaskinshd @garydemarinis @RubenRo48457043 Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/uErrt221iH

Mar 13, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 72 followers View post →
Greg GRIFFIN
@gregpgriffin · X

Thinking of a garden this fall? It will probably improve your health. Meta-analysis by Soga et al.: https://t.co/3xUKg6yTpI https://t.co/RjadAw4Ysh

Sep 22, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,869 followers View post →
Dr Mark Silverberg
@guthealthmd · X

Is this gut #microbiome related? How much of the environmental aspects of #IBD are related to effects on or by gut microbes? Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/l70D9Gk2gp

Feb 17, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,789 followers View post →
Susan Coote
@susancoote · X

Day 27 #challenge32 my #dailydose was lots of gardening, bouts of moderate/high intensity PA through digging! Today’s tip;exercise doesn’t have to include Lycra and neon weights, it’s moving that matters. Gardening has + effects on mental & physical health https://t.co/D3z9H7DdM4 https://t.co/p9c0yWKO0A

Jul 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,011 followers View post →
CU Hospital Medicine
@CUDivHospMed · X

We're just one day away from #EarthDay! Check out these unique publications about gardening, health, and our environment! 1️⃣ Gardening Relieving Stress: https://t.co/RHyE7jmska 2️⃣ Environmental Sustainability: https://t.co/gsRYPM99yq 3️⃣ Gardening & Health: https://t.co/EBfEXaektA https://t.co/0EV6jom82r

Apr 21, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,218 followers View post →

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kindness.org
@kindness_org · X

Research Citation: Soga, M., Gaston, K. J., & Yamaura, Y. (2016). Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis. Preventive medicine reports, 5, 92–99. https://t.co/X90IfL567N

Mar 19, 2024 · 1 like · 6,037 followers View post →
Grandwatchers
@grandwatchers · X

A meta-study by scientists from the University of Tokyo The result: people who regularly planted, sowed, tended and tended to had a better mood, less stress and a higher perceived quality of life. Source: ScienceDirect; Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/vLC44GrmIm

Aug 17, 2023 · 1 followers View post →
Nick
@ZenHealthRN · X

@zenprostudio Gardening has a range of health benefits! One article on it here: https://t.co/83QAP50pk4 https://t.co/APOXaG43OI

May 28, 2023 · 8 followers View post →
Nick
@ZenHealthRN · X

@zenprostudio Gardening is great for your health! https://t.co/83QAP50pk4

May 28, 2023 · 8 followers View post →
CU Hospital Medicine
@CUDivHospMed · X

We're just one day away from #EarthDay! Check out these unique publications about gardening, health, and our environment! 1️⃣ Gardening Relieving Stress: https://t.co/RHyE7jmska 2️⃣ Environmental Sustainability: https://t.co/gsRYPM99yq 3️⃣ Gardening & Health: https://t.co/EBfEXaektA https://t.co/0EV6jom82r

Apr 21, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,218 followers View post →
ZGALA
@nmgal007 · X

Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/cD73CNKSdp

Nov 18, 2022 · 552 followers View post →
Joyita Bhattacharya
@JoyitaB · X

RT @dronita_de: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 10, 2022 · 11 shares · 44 followers View post →
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RT @dronita_de: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 7, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,149 followers View post →
TheHealthyRD
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RT @dronita_de: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 7, 2022 · 11 shares · 74,936 followers View post →
Black Dragon
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RT @dronita_de: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 7, 2022 · 11 shares · 2,161 followers View post →
one day at a time
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RT @dronita_de: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 7, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,832 followers View post →
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RT @dronita_de: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 6, 2022 · 11 shares · 664 followers View post →
Atanas G. Atanasov
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RT @dronita_de: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 6, 2022 · 11 shares · 123,600 followers View post →
Science Communication
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RT @dronita_de: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 6, 2022 · 11 shares · 2,873 followers View post →
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RT @dronita_de: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 6, 2022 · 11 shares · 6,749 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @dronita_de: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 6, 2022 · 11 shares · 6,715 followers View post →
Ronita De, PhD
@dronita_de · X

Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/b3nKA0mCEj #DHPSP

Jun 6, 2022 · 20 likes · 11 shares · 1,492 followers View post →
Eva Kwong
@EvaKwong9 · X

A research meta-analysis on the benefits of Gardening. https://t.co/xNKNuUYczv https://t.co/MBfotUANBm

Apr 8, 2022 View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @EvaKwong9: A research meta-analysis on the benefits of Gardening. https://t.co/xNKNuUYczv https://t.co/rY77IpUTdx

Apr 8, 2022 · 1 share · 6,715 followers View post →
Eva Kwong
@EvaKwong9 · X

A research meta-analysis on the benefits of Gardening. https://t.co/xNKNuUYczv https://t.co/rY77IpUTdx

Apr 8, 2022 · 1 share View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @roxannriskin: Thinking about Spring & your Garden? Read more about the health benefits of gardening :) Mindful Gardening is benefici…

Feb 20, 2022 · 1 share · 6,715 followers View post →
Rox Riskin Empower the Moment=Momentum Potentiate
@roxannriskin · X

Thinking about Spring & your Garden? Read more about the health benefits of gardening :) Mindful Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/G5gjO3cbhM

Feb 20, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,158 followers View post →
Markus Jokela
@mmjokela · X

Plant-based therapy! Gardening can improve mental health, suggests a meta-analysis of 22 studies. I wonder what the control groups got to do—wait list, treatment as usual, gardening education? https://t.co/eL7YqW1sCk https://t.co/Wxpv92zkvE

Dec 20, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,022 followers View post →
PHA @ AUT
@PHA_AUT · X

The Labour Day #publichealth advice keeps coming!

Oct 23, 2021 · 1 like · 77 followers View post →
J'AI.nn.cb.24
@Chrislodge12 · X

In..https://t.co/FF86jWP4MC Horticultural Therapy...preventative benefits being understood now..in 'savvy' places, Holland, U.S.A, esp...an attitude we can learn from?? Thanks. @IncrEdibleEdu @SpectrumCentre @LancsDHR @Lenovo @lborouniversity @covcampus @nvidia @LSCFTResearch

Sep 21, 2021 · 1 like · 30 followers View post →
MasFad
@nfi13 · X

@GXaltius Monggo disedot gan: https://t.co/Ptkdqrjmv2

May 27, 2021 · 194 followers View post →
Susan Coote
@susancoote · X

Day 27 #challenge32 my #dailydose was lots of gardening, bouts of moderate/high intensity PA through digging! Today’s tip;exercise doesn’t have to include Lycra and neon weights, it’s moving that matters. Gardening has + effects on mental & physical health https://t.co/D3z9H7DdM4 https://t.co/p9c0yWKO0A

Jul 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,011 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @icareaircare: Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis #gardening https://t.co/vXrBy6IBLa

Apr 14, 2020 · 1 share · 6,715 followers View post →
I Care Air Care
@icareaircare · X

Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis #gardening https://t.co/vXrBy6IBLa

Apr 14, 2020 · 1 share · 31 followers View post →
mikehall
@hmike1532 · X

Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/CBpZmJ4ThQ

Mar 31, 2020 · 109 followers View post →
Jason Twaddell
@askagrower · X

RT @PlantsRtn: Avoid the movies and mall, buy some plants and garden this weekend. It's proven that gardening makes you healthier! @bjrya…

Mar 13, 2020 · 2 shares · 78 followers View post →
bj ryan
@bjryan3 · X

RT @PlantsRtn: Avoid the movies and mall, buy some plants and garden this weekend. It's proven that gardening makes you healthier! @bjrya…

Mar 13, 2020 · 2 shares · 778 followers View post →
RTN_plants.
@PlantsRtn · X

Avoid the movies and mall, buy some plants and garden this weekend. It's proven that gardening makes you healthier! @bjryan3 @EfrenExports @sgaskinshd @garydemarinis @RubenRo48457043 Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/uErrt221iH

Mar 13, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 72 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @gregpgriffin: Thinking of a garden this fall? It will probably improve your health. Meta-analysis by Soga et al.: https://t.co/3xUKg6y…

Sep 22, 2019 · 1 share · 6,715 followers View post →
Greg GRIFFIN
@gregpgriffin · X

Thinking of a garden this fall? It will probably improve your health. Meta-analysis by Soga et al.: https://t.co/3xUKg6yTpI https://t.co/RjadAw4Ysh

Sep 22, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,869 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @guthealthmd: Is this gut #microbiome related? How much of the environmental aspects of #IBD are related to effects on or by gut microbe…

Feb 17, 2019 · 1 share · 6,715 followers View post →
Dr Mark Silverberg
@guthealthmd · X

Is this gut #microbiome related? How much of the environmental aspects of #IBD are related to effects on or by gut microbes? Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis https://t.co/l70D9Gk2gp

Feb 17, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,789 followers View post →