The article, entitled Nature: Medicine for Cities and People, details the rise of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, cancer, respiratory problems, as well as mental health challenges like depression in city populations. The report not only explains how city life is contributing to health issues among urban populations, but how exposure to nature can counteract these negative effects.
Increased physical activity, stress reduction, and exposure to less polluted environments clearly show the relationship between nature and our health. To learn more about the numerous benefits that experiencing nature will bring you, click the box below.
