Front Public Health October 2018 PMID 30327762

Forest Walking Affects Autonomic Nervous Activity: A Population-Based Study.

Hiromitsu Kobayashi, Chorong Song, Harumi Ikei, Bum-Jin Park, Juyoung Lee, Takahide Kagawa, Yoshifumi Miyazaki

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The social discussions reflect a positive reception of the research, with comments like 'beneficial impact of Shinrin-yoku' and personal affirmations such as 'nature walks have kept me sane in lockdown.' The tone combines curiosity, acknowledgment of scientific support, and personal relevance, indicating active engagement and perceived significance of the findings.

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Most discussions express support or alignment with the findings, especially noting health benefits of forest walking.

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Examples show moderate engagement, with users referencing research concepts like 'Shinrin-yoku' and personal experiences.

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Discussions suggest the research could influence health practices and personal lifestyle choices, highlighting subtle but meaningful impacts.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how walking in forest versus urban environments affects autonomic nervous activity by analyzing heart rate variability (HRV) in 485 men across Japan, showing significant changes in specific HRV indicators.
  • The results indicated that walking in forests influences autonomic nervous activity differently compared to simply viewing landscapes, with a notable proportion of participants experiencing beneficial shifts like increased parasympathetic activity.
  • Although the distribution patterns of HRV indicators were similar in both environments, the overall effects on autonomic nervous activity were distinct, highlighting the unique impact of active forest walking.]

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New research into beneficial impact of “Shinrin-yoku”, Japanese term for “forest bathing.” It makes sense that walking in nature is good for heart health, promotes wellbeing and relaxes the body. Nature walks and ocean gazing have kept me sane in lockdown https://t.co/FlpUKh9Utx

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μia tαkeδa
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「ある日本の研究」,これだった https://t.co/LMrtjgejK2

Aug 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 757 followers View post →
Dr Sarah McKay
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RT @jackie_randles: New research into beneficial impact of “Shinrin-yoku”, Japanese term for “forest bathing.” It makes sense that walking…

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μia tαkeδa
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@riet911 元論文の文献一覧見てたらこれも特定できましたw https://t.co/LMrtjgejK2

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μia tαkeδa
@murmurmia · X

「ある日本の研究」,これだった https://t.co/LMrtjgejK2

Aug 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 757 followers View post →
μia tαkeδa
@murmurmia · X

@riet911 元論文の文献一覧見てたらこれも特定できましたw https://t.co/LMrtjgejK2

Aug 26, 2023 · 757 followers View post →
Dr Sarah McKay
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RT @jackie_randles: New research into beneficial impact of “Shinrin-yoku”, Japanese term for “forest bathing.” It makes sense that walking…

Sep 28, 2021 · 1 share · 4,251 followers View post →
jackie randles
@jackie_randles · X

New research into beneficial impact of “Shinrin-yoku”, Japanese term for “forest bathing.” It makes sense that walking in nature is good for heart health, promotes wellbeing and relaxes the body. Nature walks and ocean gazing have kept me sane in lockdown https://t.co/FlpUKh9Utx

Sep 28, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,583 followers View post →
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