Publications by authors named "Menesha L Lake"
Changes in cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone levels immediately after urban park visits.
Int J Environ Health Res
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the immediate physiological and psychological effects of short visits to urban parks on visitors.
- Sixty participants assessed their subjective well-being (SWB) and provided saliva samples before and after their park visit, while also tracking their physical activity with pedometers.
- Results showed that after the visit, participants had lower cortisol levels and higher SWB scores, with a park visit duration of about 21.8 minutes being significant for reducing stress hormone levels.