Tag: greenspace
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Getting Back to Nature is Good for You
It’s only been in the last few centuries we’ve begun to spend increasing amounts of time inside. And much of this time is spent in the effort of working or mundane activities (i.e. watching TV). When we do go outside, we’re met with the business of the urban environment. However, our brains are more evolved…
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Air Pollution, Greenspace and Your Health
We’re learning more and more about the health impacts of air pollution and the benefits of greenspace. From smog that we can see to micro-particles that we can’t, continued exposure to air pollution can increase your risk for heart and lung diseases among others. We might think of air pollution as something beyond our control…