Living in or near green areas helps women live longer

Having a home around more plants, shrubs, and trees can improve women’s mental health and help them live longer, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.

To read more about how being around nature lowers death rates for kidney and respiratory diseases, click the link below:

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John Gregory, Senior Writer

John joined TriMed in 2016, focusing on healthcare policy and regulation. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago, he worked at FM News Chicago and Rivet News Radio, and worked on the state government and politics beat for the Illinois Radio Network. Outside of work, you may find him adding to his never-ending graphic novel collection.

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