Papers for reference:
- For Children – Outdoor play in natural setting can improve motor strength, balance and coordination (Fjortoft, 2001)
- For Elderly – Time outdoors in nature setting can improve cognition (Ottosson & Graham, 2005)
- Spending time is associated with improved distance vision (Rose et al, 2008)
- Regular exposure to bright natural light can increase vitamin D levels and decrease blood sugar levels among diabetics (F. E. Kuo, 2010)
- Exposure to nature can improve depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Suglyama, Leslie, Giles-Corti & Owen, 2009)
- Exercising outdoors can reduce sadness, anger and fatigue, and improve attention spans. (Blower, Buyung-Ali, Knight & Pullin, 2010)
- Time spent in places with nature landscaping can encourage social interactions and integrations. (Kweah, Sullivan & Wiley, 1998)
- Positive experiences in nature can lead to a lifelong commitment to caring for and conserving natural resources. (Wells & Lekies, 2008)
- Time in nature may contribute to children’s cognitive, emotional, social, and education development. (Strife & Downey, 2009)
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