Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows that garden appreciation boosts well-being
The verdict is in: you really should stop and smell the roses!
Mar 6, 2023
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News tagged with green areas
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health: How living in the city and country compare
Is it better to live in a city or in the countryside? While urban dwellers may benefit from more employment opportunities, better access to public services alongside cultural activities and entertainment, people who live ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exposure to urban greenness has unequal effects on men's and women's mental health
Exposure to urban greenness leads to greater mental health benefits for women, although they are less likely to use these green spaces as frequently for reasons mainly related to safety concerns. This is one of the main conclusions ...
Jul 29, 2022
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Health
Bringing children closer to nature helps improve their lung health
Getting children closer to green spaces as they grow up could improve their lung health, according to a study published today in the European Respiratory Journal.
Jul 27, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Leveling the playing field: How a trauma-informed approach can make physical activity more accessible
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in decreased levels of physical activity, which has implications for physical and mental health. Physical activity can also be an important tool for recovery from the collective trauma experienced ...
May 30, 2022
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Health
Increasing urban greenery could have prevented at least 34,000 US deaths over two decades
Increasing greenery in US urban areas may substantially reduce mortality of all causes, according to a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers.
May 19, 2022
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Health
Green space or light at night: How we can improve health
There is a growing body of evidence that exposure to green space is good for our health but a new study from the University of Adelaide has found that this may equally be due to how much light we are exposed to at night.
Mar 18, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Smell and taste changes provide early indication of COVID-19 community spread
Self-reports of smell and taste changes provide earlier markers of the spread of infection of SARS-CoV-2 than current governmental indicators, according to an international team of researchers. The researchers also observed ...
Nov 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EU countries adopt common travel guidelines amid pandemic
European Union countries on Tuesday approved a series of guidelines including a "traffic-light" system aimed at facilitating free movement across the bloc and avoiding further travel disruption during the coronavirus pandemic.
Oct 13, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children growing up in low greenery areas at risk of losing IQ points
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Belgium has found that children who grow up in areas with little greenery are at risk of scoring lower on IQ tests. In their paper posted on the open access site ...
