The Psychological and Physiological Benefits of Forests, Rivers, and Lakes

The Psychological and Physiological Benefits of Forests, Rivers, and Lakes In recent decades, growing scientific attention has been directed toward understanding how natural environments influence human psychological and physiological health. Research in neurobiology, environmental psychology, and behavioral medicine consistently demonstrates that exposure to nature—especially forests, rivers, and lakes—produces measurable effects on emotional regulation, cognitive performance, and stress physio...