Time Spent In Green Spaces Linked To Longer Lives In Women

<div><p>According to research by the <a href="http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/time-spent-green-places-linked-longer-life-women-2017030911152">Harvard School of Public Health</a>, women who live in homes with the highest level of greenness in the surrounding 250 meters, had a 12% lower death rate than their peers who had less exposure to nature. </p><p>Although there are many factors at play here, the evidence suggests that <strong>green spaces like forests, gardens and parks contribute so much to the overall health and well-being </strong>of women, that their<strong> lifespan is actually extended</strong>. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/606cb806442ff749d1a2886f2d790794.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p>Women who lived in green spaces were more physically active, had a lower chance of dying from cancer, respiratory disease and kidney disease. </p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Gardening does more for you than contribute to a happier state of mind; it also exposes women who dig in the dirt to <strong>vitamin D from the sunlight,</strong> and <strong>fresh air</strong> thanks to the work plants do to reduce pollution. </p><p>If you're lucky enough to live with a garden, count your blessings! You've got a fountain of youth in your own back yard!</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/bigstock-Senior-woman-planting-aromatic-51463315-630x420.png" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/bigstock-Senior-woman-planting-aromatic-51463315-630x420_GH_content_550px.png 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p></div>