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xchrom

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Sun Jan 12, 2014, 10:06 AM Jan 2014

Green spaces have lasting positive effect on well-being

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25682368


There is a growing body of evidence that suggests urban green spaces are good for people's well-being

Living in an urban area with green spaces has a long-lasting positive impact on people's mental well-being, a study has suggested.

UK researchers found moving to a green space had a sustained positive effect, unlike pay rises or promotions, which only provided a short-term boost.

The authors said the results indicated that access to good quality urban parks was beneficial to public health.

The findings appear in the journal Environmental Science and Technology.
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Green spaces have lasting positive effect on well-being (Original Post) xchrom Jan 2014 OP
Well being is overrated. Enthusiast Jan 2014 #1
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