In contrast, exposure to environmental pollutants such as fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and soot significantly increases the risk of suffering an ischaemic stroke. The article in the journal Environment International, one of the most important studies published to date in Europe, analyzed data from the entire population in Catalonia, geo-referencing more than three and a half million people. The authors consider that these results mean that the maximum levels of atmospheric pollutants established by the EU need to be reconsidered.
According to a recent study published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine, frequent visits to green spaces like parks and community gardens, rather than the amount, or views of them from home, may be linked to the lower use of certain prescription medications.u00a0
Outdoor green spaces offer environments that help to promote relaxation, encourage activity and reduce agitation, among nursing home residents suffering from dementia.
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