The effect of green walking on psychological wellbeing of middle-aged women in women park

Mousavi, Afrooz

doi:10.4103/2395-2296.147460

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“…67 Among middle-aged women in Iran, a “green walking program” demonstrated increased personal growth, positive relations with others, self-acceptance, and sense of purpose in life. 68 Similarly, among older adults in Canada, hiking was linked to active aging in a way that promoted resistance to essentialism (providing a sense of control over the aging body and lessening dependence on medication), increased physical activity, and camaraderie. 69 Programs that promote hiking, either through individual education or through the formation of activity groups, offer alternative or adjunct health care to populations of all ages.…”

Section: The Natural Environment and Health Benefitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hiking

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Haynes

et al. 2016

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

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Research has connected sedentary lifestyles with numerous negative health outcomes, including a significant increased risk for mortality. Many health care professionals seek ways to help clients meet physical activity guidelines recommended by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the World Health Organization, and the American College of Sports Medicine in order to promote active lifestyles and improve overall wellness. Hiking is a cost-effective intervention that encourages people to be physically active while spending time in nature. Time in nature can lead to health benefits through contact with the natural elements, participation in physical activity, restoration of mental and emotional health, and time with social contacts. Benefits may be immediate, such as decreased blood pressure, decreased stress levels, enhanced immune system functioning, and restored attention, or transpire over time, such as weight loss, decreased depression, and overall wellness. Health care providers are ideally positioned to recommend and prescribe hiking to clients. Federal, state, and local natural resource agencies are beginning to partner with health care professionals to promote outdoor nature-related activities. Examples of successful doctor and other health care practitioner partnership programs are described, along with tips for getting started.

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Section: The Natural Environment and Health Benefitsmentioning

confidence: 99%