The Effectiveness of MIND Diet and Forest Bathing on Stress Reduction

Summary

This clinical trial aims to explore the effectiveness of the Mediterranean DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet and Forest Bathing (FB) in reducing psychological stress among older Chinese individuals. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. what is the effect of FB on stress reduction 2. what is the effect of MIND on stress reduction Participants of the MIND-FB group will participate will receive 1. FB: a two-hour FB session on four consecutive weekends in a country park, 2. MIND: four nutrition sessions, and adhere to the MIND diet for 12 weeks Researchers will compare the FB and routine care groups to compare the effectiveness of MIND and FB in reducing psychological stress.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Chinese ethnicity, and
* able to speak and understand Cantonese, and
* the Chinese version of the DASS-21 stress subscale score larger than or equal to 8, and smaller than or equal to 12; or
* the Chinese version of the DASS-21 anxiety subscale score larger than or equal to 4, and smaller than or equal to 7, or
* the Chinese version of the DASS-21 depression subscale score larger than or equal to 5, and smaller than or equal to 10.

Exclusion Criteria:

* kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that is poorly controlled
* known allergies to berries, nuts, fish or olive oil
* known to mental health services
* those who participated in any relaxation or dietary programme in the past 3 months and those who anticipate joining such a programme shortly
* those who are unable to walk independently

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