The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to social restrictions in many countries to prevent virus spreading, restrictions that dramatically altered daily routines and limited outdoor daylight exposure. We previously reported that sleep duration increased, social jetlag decreased, and mid-...
As our results have shown, we believe people in their early retirement days (younger than 75 years old) are far more mobile, spend more time outdoors, and therefore are more exposed to ambient air pollution. On the other hand, older people (older than 75 years old) tend to spend more ...
According to surveys, PA in nature has more positive effects on emotional well-being than activity indoors or outdoors in built environments (Pasanen, Tyrväinen, & Korpela, 2014). In a cross-sectional population level study, time spent visiting green spaces was associated with better mental ...
Before data collection commenced, all 16 PurpleAir devices used in this study were co-located for one week to ensure inter-unit comparability [27]. Given that co-location with a reference-grade monitor was not possible owing to fieldwork restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the median v...
As a result, information bias related to anemia/smoke exposure was highly unlikely. When interpreting the findings of this study, a few limitations must be considered. The study was carried out at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when social gatherings and house-to-house visits were ...
As a result, information bias related to anemia/smoke exposure was highly unlikely. When interpreting the findings of this study, a few limitations must be considered. The study was carried out at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when social gatherings and house-to-house visits were ...
to real nature is limited. Older adults in nursing homes, hospital patients, and prison inmates are exemplary individuals with limited access to nature. However, COVID-19 pandemic forced more individuals globally, especially in urbanized environments, into prolonged lockdowns and likewise restricted ...
The app does not identify either party or reveal where the exposure took place, including whether it was indoors and outdoors. The person who receives a notification is asked to quarantine and get tested for COVID. iPhone users can activate the tool by enabling Exposure Notifications in their ...
Morawska L, Tang JW, Bahnfleth W, Bluyssen PM, Boerstra A, Buonanno G, Cao J, Dancer S, Floto A, Franchimon F (2020) How can airborne transmission of COVID-19 indoors be minimized? Environ Int 142:105832 Article CAS Google Scholar Mosallaei S, Hashemi H, Hoseini M, Dehghani ...
Recent research suggests that children spend increasing amounts of time engaging in screen-based activities and less time outdoors in natural environments. There is a growing body of theory-driven literature evidencing that child screen use and exposure to nature are associated with wellbeing outcomes...