Researchers at the University of Louisville have shown that living near an abundance of green vegetation can offset the negative effects of air pollution on blood vessel health.
Jan 25, 2021
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An international study coordinated by the Research Group for Urban Nature and Biosystems Engineering (NATURIB) from the University of Seville's Escuela Técnica Superior of Agricultural Engineering emphasizes that having ...
Jan 20, 2021
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Work causes so much stress that it's become a global public health issue. The impact of stress on mental and physical health can also hurt productivity and result in economic loss. A new study now finds that working people ...
Jan 13, 2021
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Green spaces—trees, shrubs and grasses—can improve air quality and may lower heart disease deaths, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.
Nov 9, 2020
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People are significantly less likely to smoke—and are more likely to successfully quit—if they live in green neighbourhoods, new research has found.
Oct 31, 2020
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Exposure to higher air pollution levels and greater population density during the early months of life may be associated with an increase in children's body mass index (BMI). By contrast, living in areas with greater exposure ...
Oct 26, 2020
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This fall hasn't felt much like "back to school" for many children. Instead, many are staying at home and attending virtual classes indefinitely.
Oct 15, 2020
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Many parents are worried the disruptions of COVID lockdowns and school closures may affect their children's mental health and development.
Sep 17, 2020
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Researchers have studied college students' mental health for decades. Even in the 1920s, it was clear that the many stresses of higher education—like academic demands, post-graduation plans and financial concerns—wear ...
Sep 9, 2020
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The places and communities that we live in play an important role in our physical health. What we have access to on our doorstep is important to motivating—or preventing—our physical activity levels. This is especially ...
Aug 20, 2020
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