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01/31/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Study finds green vegetation around your residence decreases risk of death from many common diseases

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 study. The […]

01/30/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Green spaces in urban environments result in longer lifespans for residents, new study finds

Living in areas with greater access to green spaces may help boost survival, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health. A team of researchers pooled data from the 2001 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort (2001 CanCHEC) as part of the study. The study’s cohort population was composed of more than 1.2 million […]

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