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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 […]

12/12/2017 / By David Williams

Nature is necessary: The secret to a healthy life in the city is living near a park, according to research on the effects of stress on the brain

Many people view their eventual “escape from the rat race” as a worthy mission to keep them pressing on through every single day. For city dwellers in particular, it’s a kind of prize to keep their eyes on. But once that’s over, what’s next? If you take the evidence and conclusion of a recent study […]

07/26/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is your insect repellent made from toxic ingredients?

As people emerge from their homes to enjoy the sunny weather, so too do the various insects creep out of the figurative and literal woodwork. It seems that summer just wouldn’t be summer without mosquitoes, ants, and flies skulking about. These bugs are the bane of every outdoor barbecue and woodsy jaunt, as well as […]

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