Evidence
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Evidence
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4 results
Environmental Wellness · Practice
10 sources: 6 meta-analyses, 1 non-randomised trial, 1 randomised controlled trial, 2 systematic reviews
Get Morning Outdoor Light
A short period outdoors in daylight early in the day: Duffy 1996 concludes that light is the primary synchronizer of the human circadian pacemaker, and van Maanen 2016 that light therapy is effective for sleep problems.
Build a steadier sleep scheduleFeel better day to dayHave more energy through the day
beta · 0.9 review setsome sources abstract-only
Environmental Wellness · Practice
12 sources: 1 crossover trial, 6 meta-analyses, 4 randomised controlled trials, 1 systematic review
Get Your Weekly Dose of Nature
Short, regular time outdoors: Barton 2010 reports that green exercise improved mood and self-esteem, with large benefits from short durations and diminishing returns.
Build a habit that sticksFeel better day to dayFeel less stressed
beta · 0.9 review setsome sources abstract-only
Environmental Wellness · Practice
10 sources: 6 meta-analyses, 1 non-randomised trial, 1 randomised controlled trial, 2 systematic reviews
Optimize Your Home Lighting
Bright natural light by day and dim, warm light in the evening: Xu 2022 reports light at night associated with more sleep problems, and Lu 2023 concludes that nocturnal light inhibits night-shift workers' melatonin secretion.
Feel better day to dayMake my home better to live inSleep better
beta · 0.9 review setsome sources abstract-only
Environmental Wellness · Practice
12 sources: 1 crossover trial, 6 meta-analyses, 4 randomised controlled trials, 1 systematic review
Spend Time in Forests and Parks
Regular unhurried time in forests, parks, or trails, including slow, sensory 'forest bathing' walks; Siah 2023 suggests forest bathing can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Feel better day to dayFeel less stressedMove more in everyday life
beta · 0.9 review setsome sources abstract-only