Psychology & Psychiatry
Harnessing nature to improve the well-being of city dwellers
Nature is being harnessed in the EU to improve the well-being of city dwellers, including people suffering from loneliness.
Jan 4, 2024
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News tagged with green spaces
Health
Better mental, physical health in older people tied to living near nature
Even small differences in the availability of urban green and blue spaces may be associated with better mental and physical health in older adults, according to a Washington State University study.
Jan 4, 2024
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Health
City living can pose developmental risks
It is expected that by 2030, more than 60% of the world's population will live in urban areas. New research highlights the wide range of urban exposures during early childhood, from air and noise pollution to overcrowding ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Cardiology
For green spaces to be most beneficial to health, they need to be walkable
The positive health impact of green space isn't just about where you live, but how easily you can access nature, according to new research.
Dec 1, 2023
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Diabetes
Diabetes and obesity rising in young Americans, study finds
Diabetes and obesity are rising among young adults in the United States, an alarming development that puts them at higher risk for heart disease, according to a study of 13,000 people between 20 and 44 years old.
Nov 27, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research suggests neighborhood stressors dangerously elevate pregnancy hormones
Pregnant women living in blighted neighborhoods with high levels of known stressors have higher levels of testosterone—the primary sex hormone in males—which disrupt hormone regulation and may lead to life-threatening ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: How does daylight saving time affect sleep and mental health?
On Sunday, Nov. 5, parts of the world, including most of the United States and Canada, will participate in the annual ritual of setting their clocks an hour back to mark the end of daylight saving time.
Oct 31, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Neighborhood parks could help your aging brain
A variety of risks can make it more likely that someone develops Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.
Oct 26, 2023
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Health
Gun deaths among children and teens have soared—but there are ways to reverse the trend
Firearm injuries are now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens following a huge decadelong rise.
Oct 16, 2023
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Health
Q&A: Nature exposure can ease ADHD symptoms
As organizations bring attention to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in October for ADHD awareness month, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign expert says time in nature can ease symptoms of the common child- ...
Oct 5, 2023
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