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01/20/2023
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By Belle Carter
Study: Frequent visits to green spaces linked to lower use of prescription drugs
A team of researchers from Kuopio, a city in forest-rich Finland, conducted a study linking frequent visits to green spaces to lower use of certain prescription drugs. The 10 researchers from the department of health security at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare wanted to find out if the amount of residential green and […]
01/12/2023
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By Olivia Cook
The science behind the benefits of gardening for mental health and well-being
Horticulturists, gardening enthusiasts and sustainability advocates from across the continents agree that gardening provides cognitive, emotional, physical and social benefits. Read on to know the science behind all these benefits of gardening for mental health and well-being. Cognitive benefits A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health reported significantly increased levels […]
03/24/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Flower power: 13 Reasons why plants can improve your mood
Plants do more than beautify your lawn or living room. As a bonus, taking care of houseplants can also help promote mental health. Don’t believe it? Read on for more details on how gardening can boost your mood and make a normal day greener and brighter. Bring nature indoors Make any room greener with a beautiful […]
10/14/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Nature therapy as a lifestyle intervention offers many benefits
People may improve their well-being by exposing themselves to natural settings for extended periods. Such a beneficial lifestyle intervention falls under the green umbrella of nature therapy. A recently established field of medicine, nature therapy prescribes interventions based on increasing a patient’s exposure to natural environments like forests. Also called “green medicine,” its sub-disciplines include: Adventure […]
07/26/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Green space makes you happy: A childhood spent in nature decreases risk of later depression
Taking a nice walk around a beautiful, quiet park can help ease your stress. But did you know that green spaces also offer long-term benefits for kids? According to a study, children who grow up playing in green spaces have a reduced risk of developing a mental disorder later in life. The study was published in […]
06/27/2019
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By Melissa Smith
FARMacy: Gardening does wonders for your mood
Stressed, anxious, and depressed students may find relief in gardening. The Counseling and Psychology Services (CAP) department of the University of Central Florida (UCF) prescribes gardening to improve their students’ mental health. UCF mental health clinicians encourage their students to volunteer at the campus’ botanical garden where they can engage in a peaceful environment through activities […]
03/05/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Green healing: People who live in leafy neighborhoods have a lower risk of developing heart disease
Your neighborhood can influence your risk of heart disease. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association revealed that people who live in green, leafy neighborhoods may have a lower risk of developing heart disease. The first of its kind, the study looked at how neighborhood greenspaces affect the markers of stress […]
10/23/2018
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By Janine Acero
Another study proves how important time in nature is for children; for city kids, parks provide mental and physical benefits
A new study reveals that being near or around nature benefits children’s brain development, making them more attentive. According to study author Dr. Payam Dadvand from The Barcelona Institute for Global Health, countryside living or green spaces in cities such as in parks promote social connections and physical activity on top of reduced exposure to […]
07/18/2018
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By Rita Winters
5 Things you should be doing to maintain your health
In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as not just the absence of disease, but also as the overall state of well-being. Many people live as if health is the goal when health should be a part of their daily lifestyle. Instead of fighting disease when it’s already there, people can instead practice […]
05/02/2018
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By Cassie B.
Scientists warn environmental pollution has affected us mentally… people becoming depressed because of “nature deficiency”
Humans continue to pay the price for the destruction of the planet that gives us life in all sorts of ways, as evidenced by the millions of premature deaths caused every year around the world due to outdoor air pollution. However, we are also killing ourselves – quite literally – as a result of the […]
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