Greenspace Interventions, Stress and Cortisol: A Scoping Review.

Reo JonesRobin TarterAmy Miner Ross

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

Considerable heterogeneity in research design, aim(s), interventional strategy, and cortisol metrics were identified from a total of 18 studies on GSIs and cortisol outcomes. While studies demonstrated a potential for the positive association between GSIs and stress relief, more rigorous research is needed to represent GSIs as an intervention to mitigate risks of stress.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
human health
stress induced
case control
single cell
risk assessment
heat stress
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
glycemic control