Benefits of horticultural therapy for older adults

Written By Rowena Hughes

A systematic review of 15 existing studies looked at the effect of horticultural therapy on more than 1000 older adults. The evidence showed that HT improved physical function and quality of life, mood, and BMI, and that it might help with blood pressure and immunity.

Wang et al 2022: Horticultural therapy for general health in the older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2022 Feb 10;17(2):e0263598

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