"The health disparities between coastal and inland communities are sharper for low-income individuals, probably because the wealthy have less stressful lives in general and the ability to take regular beach vacations." - Michael Depledge, Chair of Environment and Human Health at @uniofexeter Medical School
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According to Global News in July 2018, "blue environment" proximity matters for health. Being by water promotes better health, and a slower heart rate and lower stress hormones mean better mental health. There's no definitive answer for whether or not some bodies of water are better than others. However, research shows that close proximity and amount of interaction matter when it comes to bodies of water "predicting" health status.
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Want to read more? 👉 globalnews.ca/news/4320204/lake-water-mental-health-blue-space/
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"They were happy. Not just happy, they were awake with wonder, interest, enthusiasm, and joy. Being in nature had transformed them." - Lauren Knight for The Washington Post
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Knight discusses the findings of Richard Louv, 2008 Audubon Medal Recipient and author of "Last Child in the Woods." Spending time in nature, Louv notes, is key for physical and mental health. "As it turns out, being in nature is not the 'tree-hugging' hype of the past." Parents can encourage children's love of nature by being curious themselves and encouraging unstructured outdoor play.
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Want to read more? 👉 www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2014/10/21/10-ways-to-get-your-kids-out-in-nature-and-why-it-matters/?utm_term=.255d5adfb06e
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