ND-0393 · 2021 · Other
The autonomic nervous system in its natural environment: Immersion in nature is associated with changes in heart rate and heart rate variability
Scott, LoTemplio, McDonnell et al. Psychophysiology. 2021.
doi.org/10.1111/psyp.13698 · Finding drafted from the abstract
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What the source reports
During immersion in nature, heart rate variability fell and heart rate rose, contrary to stress recovery theory, while mood improved.
Design questions and applications
Do not assume calmer physiology from time in nature.
Field
Forests and the body
Notes and follow-up
Added from the Corpus Desk (card scott-2020-river-hrv) on 2026-11-09. Evidence strength and translation distance not yet rated. WELL label held for review.
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