Horticultural therapy for general health in the older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Zhi-Jie WangYu ZhangShanshan LuLinlin TanWei GuoMark LownXiao-Yang HuJianping Liu

Published in: PloS one (2022)

HT may improve physical function and quality of life in older adults, reduce BMI and enhance positive mood. A suitable duration of HT may be between 60 to 120 minutes per week lasting 1.5 to 12 months. However, it remains unclear as to what constitutes an optimal recommendation.

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