While we understand that interaction with nature can benefit human health, the mechanisms are still emerging. N4H studies how green forests and plants, sunlight, moisture, air composition, and natural sensory environments influence the mind, brain, and body.
Research topics
- Nature therapy
- Forest therapy
- Stress reduction
- Sleep and health
- Environmental monitoring
- hVOC and plant-derived compounds
- Aromatherapy
- Carbon-sink environments
Health outcomes we explore
Nature exposure has been associated with improvements in sleep, immune function, eyesight, life satisfaction, and recovery. It may also help reduce stress, anxiety, blood pressure, ADHD symptoms, obesity risk factors, depression risk factors, aggression, and mortality risk factors.