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This review looked at studies from the past decade on whether walking in nature affects depression and anxiety. Seven studies met the review rules, and data from six experiments were combined in a meta-analysis. The pooled results showed reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms after nature walks, both when people…
This was a small randomized pilot study that tested whether outdoor “walk-and-talk” therapy is feasible and might work compared with regular indoor therapy for men with low mood. The trial included 37 men. Their average depression score (PHQ‑9) was 11.4 (SD 5.0) and their average age was 44.1 years (SD…
