Could a dose of nature be just what the doctor ordered?

Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 14:00 in Health & Medicine

There is a well-established link between time spent in nature and better human health. However, the precise mechanism underlying this connection has been unclear, which has meant limited guidance for planners and policymakers. To address the lack of clarity, the authors posit a dose-response model for examining nature's health effects. Such a model would allow for more finely honed public health recommendations.

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