Eugenia South of the Perelman School of Medicine co-wrote an opinion piece about the benefits of living near trees. “Many may view nature as having primarily a decorative, beautifying role,” they wrote. “But this beautification itself, the visual experience of nature, directly influences our body chemistry.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/09/dont-mock-tree-equity-it-has-health-benefits/ The Washington Post