June 30th

By Mutt Mulligan

Green space good for men’s health?

A study from the UK shows that men who live near green spaces are less likely to die from heart or lung problems.  Why?  One suggestion is that men were more likely to use green spaces to exercise vigorously.  Published in the Journal of Social Science and Medicine, this is part of an ongoing look at the link between green space and health across all urban areas in the UK.    More information here.