Nature prescriptions: Can time outdoors become part of healthcare?
Time spent in forests and gardens and by waterbodies is increasingly being seen as an addition to medication-based care. While research is still limited, evidence is emerging about the medical benefits of enjoying nature sea parks As healthcare systems turn to nature prescriptions, experts assess the evidence, its limits, and the need for equitable access to natural spaces
· 7/23/2026, 2:05:56 PM· 2 min read
Time spent in forests and gardens and by waterbodies is increasingly being seen as an addition to medication-based care. While research is still limited, evidence is emerging about the medical benefits of enjoying nature sea parks As healthcare systems turn to nature prescriptions, experts assess the evidence, its limits, and the need for equitable access to natural spaces
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