How green spaces can improve the health of city dwellers


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A man standing in Central Park Great Lawn in New York City, Manhattan during a sunny autumn day. Green spaces located close to where people live can encourage them to walk, jog, bike and garden. Photo: AFP

United States-based researchers have conducted a study to show how green spaces in cities promote physical activity among city dwellers. The research is intended to complement a tool that maps where city dwellers can enjoy the many benefits of nature.

It's no secret that physical activity is good for your health: it reduces stress and anxiety, it's assertive, it makes you feel more fulfilled and creative. But living near a park, community garden or other green space can also help you combat a sedentary lifestyle, says a new study by Stanford researchers.

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