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Not only is nature enjoyable, but studies show that time spent in nature or living near areas of natural vegetation, such as parks, gardens, or forests (particularly urban forests within cities), i.e., so-called green spaces, is associated with better health. It is even associated with a lower risk of dying, particularly of cardiovascular diseases (Gascon et al., 2016). Children living near green spaces tend to have better cognitive development. Studies indicate that the overall well-being of individuals living near green spaces or experiencing them often is better (Dadvand et al., 2015; Ma et al., 2019; van den Berg et al., 2015)
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Why do people engage in hedonic overconsumption? Hedonic overconsumption is often ascribed to one’s lack of self-control. This lack of self-control can happen for a variety of reasons. A tempting environment, a strong short-term desire, a lack of motivation and effort investment, a lack of control capacity or situational constraints on action, or ill-chosen strategies are just a few of the reasons mentioned in the literature (Murphy et al., 2024).
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Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. Despite this, treatments for these disorders are often not very effective. Estimates state that at least 30% of individuals suffering from depression do not experience symptom withdrawal even after multiple treatment procedures. The situation is similar to anxiety – only about 60% of patients respond to treatments to any significant degree.
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The link between food and health is very straightforward – if we do not eat, we will eventually die. Our body needs lots of different substances to continue functioning. We need some of them, such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, in large quantities. These substances are called macronutrients. Our bodies need many other types of substances in much smaller quantities. These micronutrients include vitamins, minerals, specific essential fatty acids, and many other substances.
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We all know that eating certain foods can temporarily make us feel bad and unwell. However, more and more studies indicate that following certain dietary patterns might have longer-lasting adverse effects (Hedrih, 2024; Zhang et al., 2024). One such pattern attracting more and more research attention is the so-called Western diet.
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