A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the u201dla Caixau201d Foundation, has analysed, for the first time, the relationship between exposure to different green spaces and oxidative stress in children. The study concluded that greater exposure to vegetation is associated with lower levels of oxidative stress and that this association is observed regardless of the childrenu2019s physical activity.
Those living in neighborhoods with denser green spaces may be at lower risk for developing heart disease or stroke as suggested by findings from researchers at the University of Louisville.
Findings from a study recently published in Circulation suggest that living near and having more exposure to urban green and blue (water) spaces has been linked to lower odds of having coronary artery calcification in middle age which is an early marker of cardiovascular disease.
As the days become darker, colder and seemingly longer many of us find ourselves spending less time outdoors and retreating inside our homes to the warmth and comfort it provides. After some time inside many will start to feel that stuffiness inside and miss the great outdoors, but care not to venture back out into the harsh elements that have replaced the warmth and comfort that it provides, which I have grown to appreciate more with each passing year.
Nature nurtures: Living on a greener street or having views of blue spaces from your residence may help you to sleep for longer according to research across 18 countries that was led by the University of Exeter’s European Centre for Environment and Human Health published in the journal Environmental Research, finding that living near visible grass, trees, vegetation, and waterscapes is linked to better sleep.
Finding the motivation to stay active and healthy is a universal desire, but sometimes, the limited space in our homes can feel like a barrier to achieving our fitness goals. We've all been there, right? Filling a workout routine into a cramped living space can be challenging. But fear not!u00a0
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New research based on data from 18 countries concludes that adults with better mental health are more likely to report having spent time playing in and around coastal and inland waters, such as rivers and lakes (also known collectively as blue spaces) as children. The finding was replicated in each of the countries studied.
