Article ; Online: Engagement with nature and proinflammatory biology.
2024 Volume 119, Page(s) 51–55
Abstract: Background: Prior evidence indicates that contact with nature improves physical health, but data explicitly linking engagement with nature to biological processes are limited.: Design: Leveraging survey and biomarker data from 1,244 adults (mean age = ...
Abstract | Background: Prior evidence indicates that contact with nature improves physical health, but data explicitly linking engagement with nature to biological processes are limited. Design: Leveraging survey and biomarker data from 1,244 adults (mean age = 54.50 years, range = 34-84 years) from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS II) study, we examined associations between nature engagement, operationalized as the frequency of pleasant nature encounters, and systemic inflammation. Concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), and fibrinogen were measured from fasting blood samples. Analyses adjusted for sociodemographic, health behavior, and psychological well-being covariates. Results: More frequent positive nature contact was independently associated with lower circulating levels of inflammation. Conclusions: These findings add to a growing literature on the salubrious health effects of nature by demonstrating how such experiences are instantiated in downstream physiological systems, potentially informing future interventions and public health policies. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-03-29 |
Publishing country | Netherlands |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 639219-2 |
ISSN | 1090-2139 ; 0889-1591 |
ISSN (online) | 1090-2139 |
ISSN | 0889-1591 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.bbi.2024.03.043 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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