diff --git a/miscellaneous/leisure.md b/miscellaneous/leisure.md index 993e2c0..0944a19 100644 --- a/miscellaneous/leisure.md +++ b/miscellaneous/leisure.md @@ -11,3 +11,9 @@ * lower body mass index * better perceptions of better physical function * _“Enjoyable leisure activities, taken in the aggregate, are associated with **psychosocial and physical measures** relevant for **health and well-being**.”_ +* [Cox et al. 17](https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/67/2/147/2900179) [(cited)](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170225102113.htm) + * Nearby nature that people actually experience is beneficial to mental health + * *"Of five neighborhood nature characteristics tested, vegetation cover and afternoon bird abundances were positively associated with a lower prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress."* + * From cited: *"The positive association between birds, shrubs and trees and better mental health applied, even after controlling for variation in neighbourhood deprivation, household income, age and a wide range of other socio-demographic factors."* + * This study also references several others which come to similar conclusions about the effecet of various environmental factors on wellbeing. +