The Efficacy of Forest Therapy on Negative Emotions, Oxidative Stress, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Elderly Hypertensive Patients

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effects of forest therapy on emotional well-being, oxidative stress, and cardiovascular disease risk among elderly hypertensive individuals.
• Participants included elderly hypertensive patients.
• Forest therapy sessions were conducted to promote relaxation and nature exposure.
• Measurements focused on emotional states, oxidative stress markers, and blood pressure levels.
• Forest therapy significantly improved emotional well-being among participants.
• Reduction in oxidative stress levels was observed after the intervention.
• Cardiovascular disease risk factors showed a decrease post-therapy.