Daily Exposure To Greenery Could Help To Extend Your Life Suggests New Study
A group of researchers from the US and Canada have recently published their findings in The Lancet Planetary Health from their study, which suggests that daily exposure to trees and other greenery might help to extend your life.
They looked at census data for over 1 million Canadians, and then compared that data to mortality rates for an 11 year period. They investigated whether or not people lived near plants, trees, and other greenery, that was at least within 250 meters of their residence. From that they estimated daily exposure to the greenery. Researchers also took into consideration things like population density and air pollution, and they still found that for those who live near more greenery, that they were likely to see between an 8 to 12 percent reduced risk of death.
Their study analyzed over 30 different cities in Canada and one of the interesting findings researchers say that they discovered was that for the more affluent families, that they were seen to benefit more from the exposure to greenery in their area. And this is interesting because if you looked at two individuals who had relatively the same characteristics (age, city, sex), yet a difference in income, those with the lower income were seen to have reaped less of a benefit from living near the same amount of greenery that provided a wealthier individual with more longevity.
Researchers suggest that perhaps one reason this could be the case is because those with lower incomes might have less time to spend enjoying that greenery outside or have worse views of the greenery around them.
According to their results, it's more beneficial for individuals to have exposure to greenery around their homes (being exposed daily), than it is to make some weekly or bi-weekly trip to the park; as far as longevity is concerned.
Aside from possible benefits of longevity, there are a variety of other benefits that are said to come along with spending more time outside.
Spending more time with nature is alleged to help with: boosting creativity, reducing stress, improving focus, increasing vit D levels, reducing inflammation, improving vision, boosting the immune system*, and more. According to a number of studies on this subject, spending more time outside could play a big role in reaping major benefits in the way of mental and physical healing.
After this study, researchers say that they would like to follow it up by investigating if there are similar results when it comes to living close to lakes, rivers, and oceans.
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Sources:
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/daily-exposure-to-greenery-may-extend-lifespan-study/article36545194/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&
http://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/nearby-greenery-may-help-canadians-live-longer-new-study-suggests
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1448497/
http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/xlm-a0036577.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24749966
http://college.usatoday.com/2015/07/09/study-nature-good-for-mental-health/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/a-prescription-for-better-health-go-alfresco
http://www.businessinsider.com/scientific-benefits-of-nature-outdoors-2016-4
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There are lots of trees on my daily walk to work. I hope that counts
:-)
Daily exposure to Greenery is what I'm talking about.
@cleverbot is that Charlie Murphy? Green spaces are very relaxing and a stress reliever. Also, it may help with coping skills.
I wish to know whether or not I am right, however you do not have to answer me.
Then am about to become a farmer.
True words, the power of mother nature is amazing and surely everybody will benefit from it. I can offer a virtual tour through some woods - it won't make you live longer, however you might still enjoy it :)
🌳 Hike with me #2: Awesome nature in Vienna - the Wilhelminenberg! 🇦🇹
That's a great looking picture cheers. Thanks mike
Nice, I live around a lot of trees but I don't get out enough. I'll start enjoying nature more before it gets too cold over here in New York.
I bet living around lakes rivers and oceans will have similar effects.
This is my message, the verbal one and the one told with my art...
Thank you for such a beautiful initiative!
Be love!
i make art too :) more on animals tho :)
Great post
I personally try to spend a lot of time in nature because of the positive vibes I get . Even during my recent pregnancy , no matter how down I felt , nature did it's wonders in bringing positivity into my life . I can tell why it would make us live longer , without nature I don't know where I would be now
I agree, when we are in the city for too long we forget how much we need it. I find it so cool that there is a huge park in the middle of New York City. I think it says something positive about the country and the culture and how it values nature.
Nice post