{"id":12042,"date":"2026-07-26T14:35:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T12:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alamarlife.com\/?page_id=12042"},"modified":"2026-08-05T21:14:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T19:14:32","slug":"studies-and-experiments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alamarlife.com\/en\/studies-and-experiments\/","title":{"rendered":"Studies and experiments"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nature is a true source of neurological nourishment for modern humans<\/div>\n

Edward O. Wilson<\/p>\n

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Since ancient times, thinkers such as Hippocrates<\/strong> have highlighted the beneficial and therapeutic qualities of Nature and green spaces.<\/p>\n

Starting in the 1980s, researchers around the world began to investigate the benefits of exposure to natural environments, demonstrating their importance in the recovery of cognitive resources, the restoration of optimal physiological activation levels and the regulation of emotions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Scientific studies on the benefits of viewing natural images<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Two main scientific theories explain the effects of Nature on human functioning:<\/p>\n

Stress Recovery Theory (SRT) <\/strong>and Attention Restoration Theory (ART).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stress Recovery Theory<\/h3>\n

The Stress Recovery Theory (SRT)<\/strong> was formulated by Roger Ulrich<\/strong> in 1983.<\/p>\n

In summary, it describes how experiences of Nature support psychophysiological well-being through emotional, cognitive and physiological responses that contribute to recovery from stressful conditions, reduction of pain perception and restoration of the body\u2019s balance.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”LEARN MORE” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Falamarlife.com%2Fen%2Fstress-recovery-theory%2F|title:Teoria%20del%20Recupero%20dallo%20Stress”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”12858″ img_size=”700×500″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”13192″ img_size=”700×500″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”45px”][vc_column_text el_class=”margin_par”]<\/p>\n

Attention Restoration Theory<\/h3>\n

The Attention Restoration Theory (ART)<\/strong> was developed by psychologists Stephen and Rachel Kaplan<\/strong> in 1989.<\/p>\n

According to this theory, Nature supports the recovery of attentional resources through a form of effortless engagement that allows cognitive processes to regenerate, enhancing concentration, mental clarity and intuitive thinking.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”LEARN MORE” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Falamarlife.com%2Fen%2Fattention-restoration-theory%2F|title:Teoria%20della%20Rigenerazione%20dell%E2%80%99Attenzione”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”42px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1689949176058{background: #91bd26 url(https:\/\/alamarlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1f6PXw9BXv3VcFDSbnjFzIaOJPrRVp1m79FeNEjK.jpg?id=6785) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1785884801315{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;}” el_class=”video_titoli”]<\/p>\n

THE POWER OF NATURE.<\/span>
\nA BALANCE OF CYCLES AND FREQUENCIES.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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THE ALAMAR LIFE METHOD\u00ae<\/h4>\n

Alamar Life videos do more than simply show natural landscapes. They interpret Nature\u2019s restorative qualities through carefully designed audiovisual sequences.<\/p>\n

The Method is inspired by the principles that shape the natural world: landscapes, colours, seasons, natural elements, light and shadow, harmonies and sounds. Alamar Life captures their purest essence and transforms it into a contemplative experience that encourages a deeper and more harmonious perception of Nature.<\/p>\n

Unlike traditional nature documentaries, which are designed to inform through narrative, Alamar Life experiences are created for contemplative viewing, free from the need to follow a story or maintain focused attention.<\/p>\n

Each sequence explores a single natural element through a variety of perspectives while preserving complete visual and sonic coherence within the same theme. Every image reveals a new aspect of the same environment, creating a harmonious journey that extends immersion in Nature and supports well-being and quality of life.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”METHOD” color=”success” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Falamarlife.com%2Fen%2Fmethod%2F|title:Metodo”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

TESTIMONIALS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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\"bosco2-alamar\" <\/div>
Valentina Pirola<\/div>
Occupational therapist Santa Teresa care home, Livraga (LO) Italy.<\/div>

Emilia sees the films with an impressive hunger for beauty, she is completely dazzled, there is nothing around her during the forty-minute session.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"natura <\/div>
Angela Eccher<\/div>

Emilia sees the films with an impressive hunger for beauty, she is completely dazzled, there is nothing around her during the forty-minute session.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"montagna-alamar\" <\/div>
Anna Daccordo<\/div>
Psychotherapist LTC Santa Maria, Cles (TN) Italy.<\/div>

We can’t bring them to the mountains, but we can bring the mountains to the care facility and make them feel at home again. This is the great power we have; we give them back their lives. … It is really a therapeutic tool; it is pure therapy for the soul and the heart.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"fiori-alamar\" <\/div>
Cristina Buso e Serena Rosi<\/div>
Dementia social educators LTC Giovanelli, Tesero (TN) Italy.<\/div>

Emotions and sensations of enchantment and beauty. The environment becomes serene and welcoming. The first result was a reduction in so-called ‘behaviour disorders’. On a physical level, too, some of them felt improvements.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"video <\/div>
Samanta Noldin<\/div>
Dementia social educator LTC Santa Maria, Cles (TN) Italy.<\/div>

Romeo had not spoken for two years; he no longer expressed any emotion. One day I projected the video of the sea and out of the blue we heard “Ah, the sea!”. He started telling us that he had asked his wife, kneeling on the beach, to get married. They then got married and went back there on their honeymoon. And he told us about his honeymoon.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"natura <\/div>
Samanta Noldin<\/div>
Educatrice APSP Santa Maria, Cles (TN)<\/div>

Romeo had not spoken for two years; he no longer expressed any emotion. One day I projected the video of the sea and out of the blue we heard “Ah, the sea!”. He started telling us that he had asked his wife, kneeling on the beach, to get married. They then got married and went back there on their honeymoon. And he told us about his honeymoon.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"farfalla-alamar\" <\/div>
Maria Rita Di Gioia<\/div>
Psychotherapist LTC C. Vannetti, Rovereto (TN) Italy.<\/div>

Within three minutes, no more, A. slowly stops crying, his face relaxes, his mood changes completely from anguished to carefree. The videos really seem to be a great way for these people to bring back their fondest memories.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"forest <\/div>
Cristina Buso e Serena Rosi<\/div>
Dementia social educators LTC Giovanelli, Tesero (TN) Italy.<\/div>

While watching therapeutic TV, the lady relaxes and manages to sleep. Even now, during the nights when she starts to manifest psychomotor agitation, the operators bring her in front of the therapeutic TV and most of the time this proves to be decisive.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"sentiero-alamar_100\" <\/div>
Cristina Buso e Serena Rosi<\/div>
Dementia social educators LTC Giovanelli, Tesero (TN) Italy.<\/div>

In the serenity, in front of a forest, a flower, or other images, memories also began to surface. Or people began to sing, or remembered a nursery rhyme. The climate influenced the family members themselves. For example, a group of relatives had formed, who would have the residents sing in the evening after dinner, in front of the pictures. The tranquillity that allowed for conversation had been created.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"neve1chiara-alamar_100chiara\" <\/div>
Enrica Pontin<\/div>
Dementia social educator LTC Villa Serena, Solagna (VI) Italy.<\/div>

There are often moments of sharing on reminiscences, tales of their experiences or memories, and with emotion and sighs many manage to let us understand the inner depth that these videos allow them to reach.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"RUSCELLO <\/div>
Enrica Pontin<\/div>
Dementia social educator LTC Villa Serena, Solagna (VI) Italy.<\/div>

They have become so in tune with the experience that it now becomes almost spontaneous for them to listen and get into synergy with the activity in order to respond actively and enthusiastically.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"mare-alamar\" <\/div>
Cristina Buso e Serena Rosi<\/div>
Dementia social educators LTC Giovanelli, Tesero (TN) Italy.<\/div>

Last but not least, the sense of beauty that these nature paintings have been able to create in the facility. The paintings that are projected are truly beautiful, are never the same, and also aesthetically create a pleasant environment to be in.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"natura <\/div>
Cristina Buso e Serena Rosi<\/div>
ASPS Giovanelli, Tesero (TN)<\/div>

Last but not least, the sense of beauty that these nature paintings have been able to create in the facility. The paintings that are projected are truly beautiful, are never the same, and also aesthetically create a pleasant environment to be in.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"RUSCELLO <\/div>
Enrica Pontin<\/div>
Educatrice IPAB Villa Serena, Solagna (VI)<\/div>

They have become so in tune with the experience that it now becomes almost spontaneous for them to listen and get into synergy with the activity in order to respond actively and enthusiastically.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"Alba-alamar\" <\/div>
Iris Dall'Aglio<\/div>
Dementia social educator, Certified Timeslips facilitator (Timeslips storytelling for dementia Project)<\/div>

The methodology of storytelling combined with the stimulation of nature videos arouses, activates, conveys emotions. The conversational dimension is intensified in the group. The memory dimension is activated from the natural place, but only transits from there to the connected and personal sensations and EMOTIONS.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"bosco5-alamar\" <\/div>
Paola Buelli<\/div>
Dementia social educator LTC Casa Serena, Brembate Sopra (BG) Italy.<\/div>

Rereading the stories that have been made makes us realise the richness of this proposal, which does not end in the time of the actual narration, but continues on the written page. We are collecting them with the idea of enhancing and highlighting, preserving them with care.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"tramonto-alamar\" <\/div>
Ilaria Sardo<\/div>

Also the caregivers have been facilitated in their work. The projections of the Relaxation Channel manage to give a rhythm to the work of caring, which is slow and delicate. This slowing down can be perceived in so many actions of daily life: one sees more, hears more, feels more… this is perhaps the biggest change that the programme has brought about.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"natura <\/div>
Valentina Pirola<\/div>
Terapista Occupazionale RSA Casa Santa Teresa, Livraga (Lodi)<\/div>

Emilia sees the films with an impressive hunger for beauty, she is completely dazzled, there is nothing around her during the forty-minute session.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"tramonto <\/div>
Nicoletta Bocca<\/div>
Physiomotricist LTC Opera Pia Cerino Zegna, Biella (BI) Italy.<\/div>

The interesting observation – and one that I think would be worth investigating with a more detailed study – is that the videos introduced an important cognitive and attentional stimulus after a moment of relaxation, while maintaining calm and tranquillity within the session.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"frutto-alamar\" <\/div>
Samanta Noldin<\/div>
Dementia social educator LTC Santa Maria, Cles (TN) Italy.<\/div>

We had two residents who no longer wanted to eat, they said ‘I don’t want to live anymore, so I won’t eat’. We put the fruit DVD rather than the garden DVD and eventually they started eating on their own, autonomously.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"video <\/div>
Cristina Buso e Serena Rosi<\/div>
Dementia social educators LTC Giovanelli, Tesero (TN) Italy.<\/div>

Also the caregivers have been facilitated in their work. The projections of the Relaxation Channel manage to give a rhythm to the work of caring, which is slow and delicate. This slowing down can be perceived in so many actions of daily life: one sees more, hears more, feels more… this is perhaps the biggest change that the programme has brought about.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

\"viola-alamar\" <\/div>
Letizia Espanoli<\/div>
Expert trainer and organiser of Alzheimer's units - Sente-Mente Project creator<\/div>

The first element you must always reflect on is the environment in the sense of stimuli, colours, possibilities. I believe that our televisions must remain switched off and there must be a wisdom that proposes thoughtful images on the biography of these people. This video, which also brings us back to peace, has to be turned on. Two, three armchairs, the video goes and you have created an environmental pause so that the person can sit, rest for three or four minutes and restart. Today we can choose things that have a very low economic impact and a very high impact on the quality of life. Doing this is an improvement.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

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FROM EXPERIENCE TO RESEARCH<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
The observations gathered over the years have led to collaborations with universities, experimental studies and research projects investigating the effects of audiovisual experiences of Nature.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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University Collaborations<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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RESTSTRESS <\/strong>PROJ<\/strong>ECT<\/strong><\/a><\/h6>\n

PRIN \u2013 National Research Project<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Verona, Italy<\/strong> \u2013 Scientific Coordinator: PhD Margherita Brondino<\/strong><\/p>\n

The study investigates the potential of biophilic design to promote psychological recovery and reduce physiological stress through exposure to audiovisual experiences of Nature.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=”h3″ style=”simple_arrow” c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Learn more” tab_id=”1785068879235-4601d61a-5870″][vc_column_text]Research Protocol<\/strong><\/p>\n