UPDATE: The Neurophysiology of Shinrin-Yoku (aka Forest Bathing)

NOTE: Due to speaker illness, this meetup has changed since it was originally posted. Please read on for the updated topic!

Portland is a tree-loving place. How does that affect our neurobiology? Whether you are an avid outdoorsman or just happen to live or work by a green space, chances are, trees have had some effect on you. Nadia Lyubchik, organizer of the Brain & Cognitive Science Seminar, will present what the current research has revealed so far about the effect that trees have on human neurophysiology and wellbeing.

Here are a few resources:

Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Nature Therapy: A State-of-the-Art Review
https://tinyurl.com/v5kaezk

Physiological effects of nature therapy: A review of the research in Japan
https://tinyurl.com/sjzkqfo

Comparison of effect of two-hour exposure to forest and urban environments on cytokine, anti-oxidant, and stress levels in young adults
https://tinyurl.com/qupbq3t

Physiological effect of olfactory stimulation by Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) leaf oil
https://tinyurl.com/skmmaks

The urban brain: analysing outdoor physical activity with mobile EEG
https://tinyurl.com/t3tk2u5

Nadia Lyubchik studied socio-cognitive neuroscience in college and worked in a number of research labs. She now works for a non-profit academic publisher which provides high-quality psychology resources for instructors and students.