Forest bathing enhances sleep, mood, and immunity: insights from low-latitude evergreen broad-leaved forests

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Forest bathing enhances sleep, mood, and immunity: insights from low-latitude evergreen broad-leaved forests

IntroductionRapid urbanization and environmental degradation have escalated health challenges such as sleep disturbances, mood disorders, and chronic stress. Forest bathing, derived from Japan’s Shinrin-yoku, offers immersive sensory engagement with nature, providing psychological and physiological...

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Main Authors:	Xiangheng Dai, Dongteng Liao, Jianghua Ouyang, Hongwei Xiao, Zhongjie Tian, Liujin Qiu, Jinmei Yang, Hao Wang, Daocheng Gong, Zhaojia Li, Xu Wang, Yunsong Xu, Xiang Fang, Jianmin Tan, Meixiang Wang, Beidi Zhou, Huagui Peng, Yihua Peng, Qiang Wu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:	Frontiers in Forests and Global Change
Subjects:	sleep improvement mood regulation immune modulation nature therapy forest bathing
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ffgc.2025.1619569/full
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