Metabolic syndrome is a critical public health challenge, strongly correlated with sedentary lifestyles and chronic stress. This study explores the efficacy of integrative approaches, such as green therapies and mindfulness, in mitigating associated risk factors. The initial part of the work is based on a literature review that analyzes the regenerative effects of natural environments and the scientific evidence linking mindfulness practices to physical and mental well-being. Subsequently, a technical overview of metabolic syndrome is provided, with a particular focus on the impact of stress on its clinical parameters and a comparative analysis of conventional treatments. The core of the research is a case study conducted by the University of Padova as part of the European project RESONATE. The study evaluated the influence of exposure to natural settings and mindfulness practices on a sample of at-risk individuals. The preliminary analysis of the results focuses on physiological parameters and a comparison between the benefits derived from exposure to natural and urbanized environments. The conclusions highlight the potential benefits of these approaches for the prevention and management of metabolic syndrome, discuss the inherent limitations of the study, and outline future perspectives for clinical and public health application. The goal is to promote innovative and sustainable strategies to address this complex pathology.
La sindrome metabolica è strettamente correlata a stili di vita sedentari e stress cronico. Questo studio esplora l'efficacia di approcci integrativi come le terapie verdi e la mindfulness nel mitigare i fattori di rischio associati. La prima parte del lavoro si basa su una revisione della letteratura che analizza gli effetti rigenerativi degli ambienti naturali e le evidenze scientifiche che collegano le pratiche di mindfulness al benessere psicofisico. Successivamente, viene fornito un inquadramento tecnico della sindrome metabolica, con un'attenzione particolare all'impatto dello stress sui suoi parametri clinici e un'analisi comparativa dei trattamenti convenzionali. Il fulcro della ricerca è il caso studio condotto dall’Univesità degli studi di Padova nell'ambito del progetto europeo RESONATE. Lo studio ha valutato l'influenza dell'esposizione a contesti naturali e delle pratiche di mindfulness su un campione di individui a rischio. L'analisi preliminare dei risultati si focalizza su parametri fisiologici e sulla comparazione tra i benefici derivanti dall'esposizione ad ambienti naturali e antropizzati. Le conclusioni evidenziano i potenziali benefici di tali approcci per la prevenzione e la gestione della sindrome metabolica, discutono i limiti intrinseci dello studio e delineano future prospettive di applicazione clinica e di salute pubblica. L'obiettivo è promuovere strategie innovative e sostenibili per affrontare questa complessa patologia.
Terapie verdi e mindfulness nel trattamento della sindrome metabolica
DALCANALE, PIETRO
2024/2025
Abstract
Metabolic syndrome is a critical public health challenge, strongly correlated with sedentary lifestyles and chronic stress. This study explores the efficacy of integrative approaches, such as green therapies and mindfulness, in mitigating associated risk factors. The initial part of the work is based on a literature review that analyzes the regenerative effects of natural environments and the scientific evidence linking mindfulness practices to physical and mental well-being. Subsequently, a technical overview of metabolic syndrome is provided, with a particular focus on the impact of stress on its clinical parameters and a comparative analysis of conventional treatments. The core of the research is a case study conducted by the University of Padova as part of the European project RESONATE. The study evaluated the influence of exposure to natural settings and mindfulness practices on a sample of at-risk individuals. The preliminary analysis of the results focuses on physiological parameters and a comparison between the benefits derived from exposure to natural and urbanized environments. The conclusions highlight the potential benefits of these approaches for the prevention and management of metabolic syndrome, discuss the inherent limitations of the study, and outline future perspectives for clinical and public health application. The goal is to promote innovative and sustainable strategies to address this complex pathology.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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