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A Sense of Place
Parks and green spaces are important for our mental health – but we need to make sure that everyone can benefit

"Recently, COVID-19 has revealed the inequalities that exist when it comes to access to green spaces. There have been many petitions to keep parks and gardens open for public use, with green spaces described as crucial for our well-being."  Authors: Wendy Masterton, University of Stirling; Hannah Carver, University of Stirling, [...]

A Sense of Place
Why some doctors are prescribing a day in the park or a walk on the beach for good health

"Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say? Is there actually evidence that being in natural environments can promote our well-being, prevent disease and speed recovery?" - Author, Jay Maddock, Texas [...]

2020-11-21T16:26:41-06:00November 16th, 2020|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: , |0 Comments
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