January 15th

By Mutt Mulligan

Growing evidence green space is good for your health

At the beginning of the year, many people are making resolutions to improve their health and overall well-being. There’s a growing body of international evidence to suggest that our living landscapes are worth spending more time in throughout 2019.

Here are TurfMutt’s top five reasons green space is good for you.

• Doctors in Scotland believe in the power of nature so wholeheartedly that they often prescribe a walk in nature to treat ailments such as high blood pressure, anxiety and as a way of improving overall happiness.
• Australian researchers found men and women in their 60s who regularly gardened had a 36% lower risk of dementia than those who didn’t.
• Dutch researchers discovered gardening outdoors helps lower cortisol (the stress hormone) better than reading inside.
• A Harvard University study showed people who were surrounded by lush greenery not only lived longer, they also had a lower chance of developing cancer and repertory illness.
• Sunlight and fresh air can help those suffering from cognitive issues feel calmer.

Want to learn more about the health and well-being benefits of our living landscapes? TurfMutt has tons of great information – and infographics – at SaveLivingLandscapes.com.