Psychology & Psychiatry
Why walking through the countryside 'tames' our brains
"I'm going to the countryside over the weekend to disconnect."
Feb 23, 2023
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Pediatrics
Home routines can boost a child's readiness for school
(HealthDay)—The first day of preschool is a milestone in a child's life. And parents can help prepare kids for this momentous occasion with everyday family routines that create a nurturing home environment.
Feb 21, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds teens benefit from 'forest bathing'—even in cities
Youth mental health in urban environments is significantly better when more nature is incorporated into city design. A new study from University of Waterloo researchers suggests that forest bathing, the simple method of being ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Health
Do those who need it most live in barrier-reduced residences?
Older people spend a lot of time at home and in the area near where they live. Housing conditions ensure their ability to participate in social life, especially when they suffer from mobility restrictions. Barrier-free access ...
May 8, 2023
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Health
NYC's Open Streets program during COVID pandemic has unintended consequences on noise complaints
The Open Streets program launched in New York City during COVID-19 may be linked to an increase in street and sidewalk noise complaints, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. New ...
Feb 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nairobi's rapid green space losses could open door to more diseases
There's been widespread concern in Kenya over the shrinking of green spaces in Nairobi, the capital city. Most recently, there was uproar over the construction of a raised highway. This resulted in the felling of hundreds ...
Apr 13, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study offers evidence for lower rates of depression in large US cities
The pandemic has urged some city dwellers to leave urbanity in favor of locales with more space, including rural areas.
Aug 18, 2021
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Diabetes
Where you live, walk, and eat in New York City are important for controlling diabetes
In the first study to directly examine the relationship between environment and individual's ability to control their diabetes, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the New York City Department ...
Apr 2, 2018
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