Physical, mental, and physiological health benefits of green and blue outdoor spaces among elderly people

Aliyas, Zeinab

doi:10.1080/09603123.2019.1681379

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“…Older people's own physical conditions can also affect their tendency to go outdoors. Elderly people with cardiovascular disease are more likely to go to a park, while those with hypertension are less likely [36]. In consideration of their physical condition, there is another prerequisite for the elderly to engage in outdoor exercise, that is, the perception of environmental safety.…”

Section: The Heterogenous Effect Of Outdoor Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%

How Does Urban Green Space Impact Residents’ Mental Health: A Literature Review of Mediators

Kai-li

Zhang

Liu

et al. 2021

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In recent years, the interest in the relationship between urban green space and residents’ mental health has gradually risen. A number of researchers have investigated the causal relationship and possible mediators between the two, although few have summarized these mediators. For this reason, we searched for relevant studies and filtered them by criteria and quality score, and analyzed the mediators and paths of the impact of urban green space on residents’ mental health. The mediators can be divided into environmental factors, outdoor activity, and social cohesion. From the perspective of heterogeneity, both individual characteristics (e.g., age and gender) and group characteristics (e.g., level of urban development and urban density) of residents are considered to be the cause of various mediating effects. Types of urban green space tend to affect residents’ mental health through different paths. Furthermore, this review discusses the details of each part under the influence paths. Finally, the policy implications for urban green space planning from three mediator levels are put forward based on an analysis of the situation in different countries.

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Section: The Heterogenous Effect Of Outdoor Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%

How Does Urban Green Space Impact Residents’ Mental Health: A Literature Review of Mediators

Kai-li

Zhang

Liu

et al. 2021

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“…A growing number of studies suggest that exposure to natural outdoor environments can help improve human health and wellbeing by reducing stress, encouraging social relationships, and increasing physical activity [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]. The majority of these studies have focused on the benefits of doing outdoor activities in green spaces [ 5 , 6 ], indicating that this improves mental wellbeing and cognitive functioning [ 7 , 8 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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The Beneficial Effects of Short-Term Exposure to Scuba Diving on Human Mental Health

Carreño

Gascón

Vert

et al. 2020

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Exposure to outdoor blue spaces can help improve human health by reducing stress, promoting social relationships, and physical activity. While most studies have focused on the adverse health effects of scuba diving, very few have assessed its health benefits. Moreover, when scuba diving is done in large groups with no diving instructor or pre-dive briefing, negative environmental impacts are generated and negative impacts on human health may also occur due to overcrowding, which may create stress. This is the first study to evaluate the effects of scuba diving on divers’ mental health using their diving practices to estimate the impacts on the ecosystem. In the marine-protected area of Cap de Creus and adjacent areas, we assessed the mental health of 176 divers and 70 beach users (control group) by employing a 29-item version of Profile of Mood State (POMS) questionnaires. According to the parameters associated with reduced environmental impacts, two scuba diving experiences were established. Poisson regression models were performed to assess both the contribution of the activity and diving experiences to POMS scores. Both groups (scuba divers and beach goers) reduced their POMS scores after carrying out the activities. Although no significant differences were found between beach and scuba diving activities, nor between the two different scuba diving experiences, our results showed that subjects with regular medication intake due to a chronic or psychiatric illness had a POMS reduction score significantly higher than other subjects. We conclude that both beach and scuba diving activities have positive effects for human mental health, particularly among subjects with regular medication intake.

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“…94,95 When exercise or physical activity such as walking or gardening are done outdoors in green spaces or parks, there may be synergistic effects on mood, social connectedness, and stress management. 17,96,97 Climate change causes more frequent and disruptive extreme weather events, higher risk of heatwaves, and higher average temperatures, particularly in urban heat islands, all of which can adversely affect time spent in outdoor physical activity. 23,98,99 Rising ambient temperatures can result in worsening ground-level ozone pollution, which can cause exacerbations of respiratory and cardiac disease.…”

Section: Physical Activitymentioning

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Planetary Health, Climate Change, and Lifestyle Medicine: Threats and Opportunities

Pathak¹,

McKinney

2021

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

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Global environmental degradation and climate change threaten the foundation of human health and well-being. In a confluence of crises, the accelerating pace of climate change and other environmental disruptions pose an additional, preventable danger to a global population that is both aging and carrying a growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Climate change and environmental disruption function as “threat multipliers,” especially for those with NCDs, worsening the potential health impacts on those with suboptimal health. At the same time, these environmental factors threaten the basic pillars of health and prevention, increasing the risk of developing chronic disease. In the face of these threats, the core competencies of lifestyle medicine (LM) present crucial opportunities to mitigate climate change and human health impacts while also allowing individuals and communities to build resilience. LM health professionals are uniquely positioned to coach patients toward climate-healthy behavior changes that heal both people and the planet.

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Physical, mental, and physiological health benefits of green and blue outdoor spaces among elderly people

Cited by 34 publications

References 50 publications

How Does Urban Green Space Impact Residents’ Mental Health: A Literature Review of Mediators

How Does Urban Green Space Impact Residents’ Mental Health: A Literature Review of Mediators

The Beneficial Effects of Short-Term Exposure to Scuba Diving on Human Mental Health

Planetary Health, Climate Change, and Lifestyle Medicine: Threats and Opportunities

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