People with dementia sit still less, are more active socially and physically and are in a better mood on a farm than in a daycare centre.

Children living in neighbourhoods with green areas within 800 metres of their home are more active, both socially and physically, according to new research.

Our research revolves around public health, health promotion, links between nature and health amongst other topics.

The department's research activities focus on the promotion of health, public health and how health benefits populations.

The portal presents an overview of research publications from projects on nature and human health relations conducted in Norway.  It provides a platform where researchers and practitioners can share information and gain knowledge from the research field. 

Our master students are often included in the department's collaborations with other institutions. Several of these have resulted in papers published in peer-reviewed journals.