Moving Closer Doesn't Slim (09-23-10)
Moving closer to outdoor recreation sites does not mean that people will become trim.
Moving closer to outdoor recreation sites does not mean that people will become trim.
What sort of landscape do people living in the high desert prefer?
Walking to school not only burns off calories, but also helps pupils react less vigorously to stressful situations (such as exams) during the school day.
A recent study makes a comprehensive assessment of the relationship between neighborhood satisfaction, naturalness, and openness, while another looks at sustainable neighborhood design.
Walkers travel slower if vegetation is nearby but traffic isn't.
This article by Purciel and her colleagues is noteworthy because the researchers have used geographic information systems (GIS) data to corroborate information collected independently using traditional observation methods.
The psychological benefits of nature experiences have been identified and clarified in scores of previous studies.
Compact city urban planning balances environmental responsibility and resident quality of life.
Bluyssen reviews the literature on human experience of indoor environments.
Ecotherapy is a form of clinical psychology that focuses on “circles of mutual healing between the human mind and the natural world from which it evolved. "