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FORTUNE HEALTH: Plants elixir of well-being
Fortune Health presents research from the Italian Academy of Biophilia (AIB), which highlights the importance of connecting with nature for well-being. Italians spend 90 percent of their time indoors; according to AIB, integrating plants and natural light into environments can improve productivity in offices by 11 percent, reduce stress by 37 percent, and...
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RAI NEWS: When nature becomes medicine for body and soul
Italians spend 90 percent of their time indoors, with negative impacts on well-being. During an event at the Chamber, the Italian Academy of Biophilia presented data on the health benefits of nature. President Rita White shared her experience, emphasizing how contact with nature, even during a hospitalization, promotes...
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RAI NEWS: Italians live indoors for 22 hours a day
In the RaiNews article, it addresses the problem of Italians spending up to 22 hours a day indoors, with negative health impacts. The Italian Academy of Biophilic Design highlights how the integration of natural elements, through Biophilic Design, improves productivity, learning and reduces stress. These interventions also promote the recovery of patients in the...
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PLANET HEALTH TV 2.0 - Biophilia, Environment and Wellness.
Planet Health TV 2.0 presents the Italian Academy of Biophilosophy conference held at the Chamber of Deputies. The video delves into the topic of Biophilia and Biophilic Design, showing how integrating nature into interior spaces can improve health, reduce stress, and contribute to more sustainable cities. It includes interviews with AIB experts and representatives...
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TG5: AIB alert on indoor weather and impact on well-being
On both editions of TG5, Prima Pagina and 8 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2024, there was a discussion of the excessive amount of time Italians spend indoors, up to 22 hours a day. The Italian Academy of Biophilia presented research showing that incorporating natural elements into work, school, and hospital environments can improve...
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ANSA: Italians spend 22 hrs indoors, weighs on health
This ANSA article reveals that Italians spend about 22 hours a day indoors, negatively affecting mental and physical health. The Italian Academy of Biophilia points out that 90 percent of the time is spent in homes, offices and schools, highlighting the importance of integrating natural elements into indoor spaces to improve productivity and well-being,...
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THE 24 HOUR SOLE: 22 hours a day in offices, schools and homes
The article in Il Sole 24 Ore highlights how Italians spend 90 percent of their time indoors, about 22 hours a day. The Italian Academy of Biophilia highlighted the benefits of integrating natural elements into work and school spaces, such as plants, natural light and ventilation. These interventions improve worker productivity by up to...
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RAI RADIO 1: Italy Live.
Most of us live in cities and spend 90% of our time indoors. Contact with urban nature, both green and blue, can mitigate psychological disorders, restore cognitive functions, regulate emotions and improve the quality of our relationships. It decreases stress and prevents thoughts of rumination,...
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THE DESIGN REPUBLIC: The House that Heals
In an article published in La Repubblica Design, Rita White, AIB President, delves into how to transform home spaces to mitigate the negative effects of urban living on mental and physical well-being. The article offers a number of practical strategies for integrating nature into our homes, such as the use of plants, natural light, and natural materials, to create environments...
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LIFEGATE: Electric Boat Show - Sustainable Boating
LifeGate reports on the Electric Boat Show, an event dedicated to sustainable boating and sponsored by the Italian Academy of Biophilia (AIB). During the conference, AIB President explored the role of Biophilia and the innate human need to connect with water. He discussed how "biophilic travel," which blends a love of nature with exploration of the world,...