(Natural News) A team of researchers from Kuopio, a city in forest-rich Finland, conducted a study linking frequent visits to green spaces to lower use of certain prescription drugs. The 10 researchers from the department of health security at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare wanted to find out if the amount of residential […]

(Natural News) Living near nature might just help mitigate some of the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s mental health, according to a study by researchers from the University of Tokyo (UTokyo). Published recently in Ecological Applications, it revealed that more frequent use of green spaces, such as parks and forests, and the presence of a green window view from within the […]

(Natural News) A mountain of research is giving near-conclusive evidence to the idea that exposing yourself to nature improves your physical and mental health, and the effects go beyond just giving your mood a temporary boost. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that spending at least two hours a week immersing yourself in nature is enough to positively affect […]

(Natural News) Taking a nice walk around a beautiful, quiet park can help ease your stress. But did you know that green spaces also offer long-term benefits for kids? According to a study, children who grow up playing in green spaces have a reduced risk of developing a mental disorder later in life. The study was […]

(Natural News) A study finally confirms what many have suspected all along – living close to nature is good for your health. The study, written by researchers from the University of East Anglia, links exposure to green spaces to lower risks of serious diseases, stress, and premature death. In the study, the term “green space” […]

(Natural News) A large-scale study published in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health revealed that living in areas with greater access to green spaces may help reduce the risk of dying from any causes and improve overall survival. A team of researchers pooled data from the 2001 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort (2001 CanCHEC) as part of the […]