Stress Reduction Theory
Nature exposure can reduce heart rate, cortisol, and blood pressure. Threat-free, resource-rich natural landscapes can downregulate the human stress system. Bird calls and running water act as ancestral safety cues that further reduce stre…
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Nature exposure can reduce heart rate, cortisol, and blood pressure. Threat-free, resource-rich natural landscapes can downregulate the human stress system. Bird calls and running water act as ancestral safety cues that further reduce stress markers.