Local parks and neighborhood greenery protected people's mental health from the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study says. Overall, depression increased nearly two-fold during the pandemic, ...

Jogging and walking paths are great for outdoor exercise and exploring nature. Brittany Mason (UF/IFAS) (Brittany Mason, University of Florida) Across the United States, more than 440 national parks ...

Living near green spaces before and during pregnancy as well as in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to Rutgers Health researchers. The ...

In a city known for its sprawling highways and rapid development, green spaces in Dallas are proving to be more than just a luxury — they’re a public health necessity. That's according to a new study ...

America's nature gap is the result of decades of discriminatory policies and practices, such redlining and segregation, the ...

Helping communities manage green spaces by understanding how they use and value the area could be an effective way for local governments to tackle the biodiversity crisis, according to a new study ...

The first study to examine the relationship between the greenness of an area and police violence found that areas with a greater amount of green space had fewer fatal police shootings. University of ...

When children have a place to play outside, programs aimed at reducing their screen time use are more successful, according to a University of Michigan study. The study also found that such programs ...

It’s no secret that humans are physically and spiritually connected to nature. Whether it’s the gentle touch of a warm breeze, the familiar sound of rustling leaves, or the scent of freshly cut grass, ...

Keith Lambert and his family cope with the extreme heat of summertime Chicago by going in and out of their house as quickly as possible and making sure their insulated shades are always drawn. "It's ...