Front Psychol September 2022 PMID 36248579

A one-hour walk in nature reduces amygdala activity in women, but not in men.

Sonja Sudimac, Simone Kühn

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Peak: 5 in Oct 2022
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Several posts express enthusiasm about sharing the research, such as mentioning the publication in environmental psychology and the sex differences found, which reflect a moderate level of interest and support for the findings. The tone is positive but straightforward, emphasizing the relevance of the study without delving deeply into methodologies or broader societal impacts.

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The posts generally acknowledge and support the findings, emphasizing sex differences and the benefits for women.

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Discussions show curiosity about the research but lack deep analysis or critique, indicating moderate engagement.

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Posts primarily share the publication and mention the study's significance, with minimal detailed discussion.

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The discussion highlights the potential implications of the research, suggesting it could influence perceptions about nature's health benefits.

Abstract in brief

  • A one-hour walk in nature decreases amygdala activity, a brain region linked to stress, in women but not in men, indicating women may benefit more from exposure to natural environments.
  • The study found that women showed improved performance on arithmetic tasks after walking in nature, while men performed better after walking in urban environments, highlighting gender-specific responses to different settings.
  • These findings suggest that considering sex differences is important in understanding how natural and urban environments affect brain function and stress, which could influence urban planning to include more green spaces.]

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Sonja Sudimac
@SSudimac · X

I am happy to share my second paper, published in @FrontPsychol, in a special issue of Environmental Psychology! We found sex differences in amygdala activity decrease after the #walk in #nature

Oct 5, 2022 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 299 followers View post →
Richmond Stace - The Pain Coach
@painphysio · X

A one-hour walk in nature reduces amygdala activity in women, but not in men

Oct 5, 2022 · 2 likes · 9,708 followers View post →
Human Dimensions | Conservation Social Sciences
@ConSocSci · X

RT @SSudimac: I am happy to share my second paper, published in @FrontPsychol, in a special issue of Environmental Psychology! We found se…

Oct 5, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,254 followers View post →
Nafsika Michail
@nafsika_michail · X

RT @SSudimac: I am happy to share my second paper, published in @FrontPsychol, in a special issue of Environmental Psychology! We found se…

Oct 9, 2022 · 4 shares · 704 followers View post →

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Nafsika Michail
@nafsika_michail · X

RT @SSudimac: I am happy to share my second paper, published in @FrontPsychol, in a special issue of Environmental Psychology! We found se…

Oct 9, 2022 · 4 shares · 704 followers View post →
Dr. Katie Gerst
@KatherineGerst · X

RT @SSudimac: I am happy to share my second paper, published in @FrontPsychol, in a special issue of Environmental Psychology! We found se…

Oct 5, 2022 · 4 shares · 496 followers View post →
Richmond Stace - The Pain Coach
@painphysio · X

A one-hour walk in nature reduces amygdala activity in women, but not in men

Oct 5, 2022 · 2 likes · 9,708 followers View post →
Human Dimensions | Conservation Social Sciences
@ConSocSci · X

RT @SSudimac: I am happy to share my second paper, published in @FrontPsychol, in a special issue of Environmental Psychology! We found se…

Oct 5, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,254 followers View post →
Sonja Sudimac
@SSudimac · X

I am happy to share my second paper, published in @FrontPsychol, in a special issue of Environmental Psychology! We found sex differences in amygdala activity decrease after the #walk in #nature

Oct 5, 2022 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 299 followers View post →