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·January 6, 2023·7 min read

Gardening May Help Reduce Cancer Risk and Boost Mental Health

A new study reveals community gardening helps lower stress and anxiety, and reduces cancer risks. Researchers found those who gardened had elevated fiber intake and increased physical activity.

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·October 7, 2021·4 min read

Nature-Based Activities Can Improve Mood and Reduce Anxiety

Participating in nature-based activities including exercise, gardening, and conservation, helps improve mood and reduce anxiety for those with mental health problems.

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·September 2, 2019·4 min read

Anxiety and depression: why doctors are prescribing gardening rather than drugs

Exposure to nature has been shown to help improve depression and anxiety symptoms. Many mental health professionals are recommending patients spend time gardening as a therapy. The main treatment benefits may be seen when a person enters a community gardening project, which helps develop social and cooperative skills, as well as providing support for those with mental health conditions.

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·July 20, 2018·7 min read

Greening Vacant Lots Reduce Feelings of Depression in City Dwellers

A new study reports tidying up and greening vacant lots in urban areas, can have a positive influence on the mental health of local residents. Researchers say people who lived within quarter of a mile of greened lots had a 41% decrease in depressive feelings compared to those who lived near overgrown lots.