Parks near home good for your mental health
5 years, 4 months ago

Parks near home good for your mental health

India TV News  

Living within 300 metres of urban green space such as parks, nature reserves or play areas is associated with greater happiness, sense of worth and life satisfaction, says a new study. Using data from UK government's Annual Population Survey of 25,518 people, the researchers show that people who live within 300 metres of green space have significantly better mental well-being. The study, published in the journal Applied Geography, found that there is a very strong relationship between the amount of green space around a person's home and their feelings of life satisfaction, happiness, and self-worth. Green space within 300 metres of home had the greatest influence on mental well-being.

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How living on greener streets could help you sleep better
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How living on greener streets could help you sleep better

Live Mint  

It’s well-known that green spaces not only breathe life into concrete jungles but also enhance well-being. Now, a new study shows that living in a greener area or having views of blue spaces can help you sleep better and for a longer period. The study, led by researchers from the University of Exeter, found that people who lived on greener …

Spending time around ‘blue spaces’ may result in better mental health in adulthood
2 years, 2 months ago

Spending time around ‘blue spaces’ may result in better mental health in adulthood

The Hindu  

Spending time around natural parks and wooded areas have proven to be beneficial for mental health in adulthood. “Our findings suggest that building familiarity and confidence in and around blue spaces during childhood may stimulate an inherent joy of nature and encourage people to seek out recreational natural experiences, with beneficial consequences for adult mental health,” Valeria Vitale, lead author …

Children who grow up in greener areas develop better, study finds
3 years, 2 months ago

Children who grow up in greener areas develop better, study finds

The Independent  

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Make your spaces fit you better: Tips from environmental psychologist Lily Bernheimer
3 years, 10 months ago

Make your spaces fit you better: Tips from environmental psychologist Lily Bernheimer

Hindustan Times  

As director of Space Works Consulting, Lily Bernheimer studies and advises on how workspaces, dwellings and urban environments can better help the people and purpose they serve. Make your spaces fit you better: Tips from environmental psychologist Lily Bernheimer If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that surroundings – the intensity of lighting, a grid-style or organic town plan, …

Short, frequent walks near beaches, rivers or lakes can benefit mental health, mood
4 years, 6 months ago

Short, frequent walks near beaches, rivers or lakes can benefit mental health, mood

Hindustan Times  

Taking frequent, short walks near water bodies, like beaches, lakes, rivers, or even fountains may have a positive effect on people’s wellbeing and mood, according to a new study. After taking a short walk on the beach, participants reported improvements in their mood, vitality, and mental health The study was led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, a centre …

National parks a boost to mental health, improve sleep, reduce stress worth trillions
5 years, 2 months ago

National parks a boost to mental health, improve sleep, reduce stress worth trillions

Hindustan Times  

Spending time outdoors is long understood to offer mental health perks, including reduced stress, improved sleep and enhanced cognition. Visits to national parks around the world may result in improved mental health valued at about $US6 trillion, according to a team of ecologists, psychologists and economists. Visits to national parks around the world may result in improved mental health valued …

How spending time in nature can improve your mental health
5 years, 3 months ago

How spending time in nature can improve your mental health

ABC  

A hike through dense bushland might not sound like a relaxing or calming experience, but a growing amount of research has suggested spending time in nature can improve your mental health. Key points: A growing amount of research suggests spending time in nature can improve your mental health Studies also show that just watching nature videos can increase positive emotions …

How 20-minute visit to park can help your mental health
5 years, 10 months ago

How 20-minute visit to park can help your mental health

India TV News  

Forget morning walk or jogging, spending just 20 minutes in contact with mother nature can help you cut stress, mental fatigue and boost life satisfaction. The study, published in International Journal of Environmental Health Research, intended to validate previous findings on the impact of a park visit on emotional well-being, and evaluate the contribution of choosing to participate in physical …

Greener Childhood Associated With Happier Adulthood
5 years, 10 months ago

Greener Childhood Associated With Happier Adulthood

NPR  

Greener Childhood Associated With Happier Adulthood Enlarge this image toggle caption Mads Claus Rasmussen/AFP/Getty Images Mads Claus Rasmussen/AFP/Getty Images The experience of natural spaces, brimming with greenish light, the smells of soil and the quiet fluttering of leaves in the breeze can calm our frenetic modern lives. Armed with these data, the researchers compared the risk of developing 16 different …

Lifestyle changes like walking in nature may boost your mental health, here's how
6 years, 2 months ago

Lifestyle changes like walking in nature may boost your mental health, here's how

India TV News  

People who commute, that is, wither walking or cycling through natural environments are more likely to develop better mental health than those who commute less, according to a new study. The findings showed that respondents commuting through natural environments on a daily basis had on average a 2.74 point higher mental health score compared to those who commuted through natural …

Replacing Vacant Lots With Green Spaces Can Ease Depression In Urban Communities
6 years, 5 months ago

Replacing Vacant Lots With Green Spaces Can Ease Depression In Urban Communities

NPR  

Replacing Vacant Lots With Green Spaces Can Ease Depression In Urban Communities toggle caption Pearl Mak/NPR Growing up in Washington, D.C.'s Columbia Heights neighborhood, Rebecca Lemos-Otero says her first experience with nature came in her late teens when her mother started a community garden. toggle caption Pearl Mak/NPR Rogerson, who works on the physical and mental health impacts of green …

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