The effects were strongest among people who grew their own vegetables..
there is a relevant thread on the food forum - so watso might also post over there .. nevertheless , gardening is a lifestyle activity..
from the link
In recent weeks, public health experts have warned that the coronavirus pandemic could have a devastating effect on mental health. In the United States, rates of anxiety and depression are rising. Dread and confusion pervade everyday life..
The study shows that gardening boosts people’s moods by as much as some common types of exercise, like cycling andwalking. That boost is available whether it is done alone or with others, on a city balcony or in a suburban lawn, and it seems to be particularly strong for women and low-income people. And while all types of gardening were shown to be beneficial to mental health, people who grow their own food seem to take particular joy in tending to their plants.
