Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of forest walking compared to urban walking in enhancing mucosal immunity

Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of forest walking compared to urban walking in enhancing mucosal immunity

Abstract Scientific research on forest therapy’s preventive medical and mental health effects has advanced, but the need for clear evidence for practical applications remains. We conducted an unblinded randomized controlled trial involving healthy men aged 40–70 to compare the physiological and psyc...

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Main Authors: Hiroko Ochiai, Shigeru Inoue, Gaku Masuda, Shiho Amagasa, Tomohiko Sugishita, Toshiya Ochiai, Naoko Yanagisawa, Yoshio Nakata, Michiko Imai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Forest walking
Forest therapy
Mental health
Mucosal immunity
Randomized controlled trial
Saliva-secreted immunoglobulin A
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87704-2
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