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Therapeutic Effect of Forest Bathing on Human Hypertension in the Elderly

A week-long forest bathing trip lowered blood pressure and reduced stress markers in elderly patients with hypertension. The study suggests that spending time in forest environments may have therapeutic benefits for cardiovascular health in older adults.
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This study examined the effects of a week-long forest bathing trip on elderly patients with high blood pressure. The researchers divided 24 participants into two groups – one group spent a week in a forest environment, while the other stayed in an urban area. They measured various health indicators before and after the trip, including blood pressure, stress hormones, and inflammatory markers in the blood.

The results showed that the forest bathing group experienced significant health benefits compared to the urban group. Their blood pressure decreased, and they had lower levels of stress hormones and inflammatory substances in their blood. The forest environment also improved the participants’ mood, reducing feelings of depression, anger, and fatigue. The researchers suggest that the clean air, abundance of negative ions, and relaxing atmosphere of the forest contributed to these positive effects on cardiovascular health and overall well-being.

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Gen-Xiang Mao, Yong-Bao Cao, Xiao-Guang Lan, Zhi-Hua He, Zhuo-Mei Chen, Ya-Zhen Wang, Xi-Lian Hu, Yuan-Dong Lv, Guo-Fu Wang, Jing Yan, Therapeutic effect of forest bathing on human hypertension in the elderly

 

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