Study finds nature prescriptions ease loneliness over time
Among hundreds of lonely adults worldwide, time in nature prescribed by healthcare providers had strong effects that persisted.
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What happened
The study covered hundreds of lonely adults across the world. It found that when healthcare providers prescribed time in nature, the effects were powerful and long-lasting. The findings come as about one in three Americans and one in six people worldwide feel lonely regularly.
Why it matters
Some public health officials have declared an epidemic of loneliness. The findings suggest nature-based activities may offer lasting relief.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 8:00 AM ET: A global study found that healthcare providers prescribing time in nature had powerful and lasting impacts on lonely adults.
- Oct 13, 11:54 PM ET: Nature-based activities were described as possibly offering lasting relief from loneliness, as public health officials cited an epidemic of loneliness.
Coverage
- Nature-based activities may offer lasting relief from loneliness (news-medical.net)
- Can a prescription for nature help cure the loneliness epidemic? (colorado.edu)
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