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Monday, December 14, 2009

Does Fresh Air Keep You Well?

"People living near a green space had lower rates of 15 out of 24 diseases, including asthma, diabetes, intestinal complaints, and back and neck problems. The links were stronger for depression and anxiety."

http://www.parade.com/health/2009/12/13-does-fresh-air-keep-you-well.html

1 comment:

chibi said...

Washington DC is said to have many green spaces. If that is true, does that mean the Washingtonians suffer less from these diseases? For some reason, I do not believe that they are less depressed and anxious than average Americans........