The Restorative Power of Trees

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October 7, 2018 a project of ServiceSpace Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you. - Frank Lloyd Wright - The Restorative Power of Trees More than half of the world's population lives in an urban setting. People in cities run a 20 and 40 percent higher risk of both anxiety and mood disorders than people in rural areas. And we're spending more and more time away from nature. Researchers estimate that if every city dweller spent just 30 minutes per week in nature, depression cases could be reduced by 7 percent. Globally, that's a whopping 21 million people. The answer lies in incorporating green space into urban planning, weaving nature into the fabric of everyday city life. { read more } Be The Change The author points out that "Indoor plants have been shown to soothe mental fatigue, lower blood pressure, and improve quality of sleep." Consider bringing home a pet-safe house plant to your own living space, and gifting one to your friends. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News This Foster Father Takes in Only Terminally Ill Children Are You Walking Through Life in an Underslept State? I Trust You A Reading List For The Spirit When Someone Threw Coffee at My Face Online 'University of Anywhere' for Refugees Why Be Kind? 6 Habits of Hope DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 244,551 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More