Environment and Human Health

18 October 2022

The results of a recently published study indicate that urban greening is more beneficial for women in terms of the possibility of suffering a stroke and in relation to...

18 October 2022

Urban greening protects against cardiovascular risk factors, some diseases, and mortality depending on gender and sex differences

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26 November 2021

This is demonstrated by a new study published in the journal Forests, which analyzes the evolution of cortisol, the stress hormone, and other biomarkers during an 8-hour exposure...

26 November 2021

Going into a forest has the capacity to reduce stress

Environment and Human Health |

13 May 2021

A new study shows that cities with good tree cover and where the population perceives having access to parks or outdoor spaces can improve obesity, high blood pressure or...

13 May 2021

Access to green space may protect against cardiovascular disease

Environment and Human Health |

8 May 2021

This Erasmus+ project will develop and deliver a training program for future Forests for Health Coaches linking the health and forestry sectors. These Forests for Health Coaches...

8 May 2021

Forest For Health: Connecting people with forests

Environment and Human Health |

2 February 2021

A new study suggests that the quality of urban green spaces plays a fundamental role in their use and in their potential health effects, such as promoting physical activity and...

2 February 2021

The quality of urban green spaces can foster physical activity and reduce obesity among citizens

Environment and Human Health |

21 January 2021

Land use and land cover data are a versatile tool when studying the relationship between the environment and people’s health. A recent research analyses the...

21 January 2021

Land uses and land cover would explain the differentiated effects of the environment on human health

Environment and Human Health |

12 January 2021

A research team has developed a tool to evaluate the quality of urban green spaces to better understand their beneficial effects on health. The study, led by ICTA-UAB, ISGlobal...

12 January 2021

New tool allows the measurement of the quality of urban green spaces

Environment and Human Health |

22 June 2020

For the first time, a study characterizes the forest chemistry of the air under the canopy of a Mediterranean holm oak forest and detects maximum concentrations in July and...

22 June 2020

What do we breathe when in the forest?

Environment and Human Health |

18 June 2020

A growing body of scientific evidence showcases the positive influence of nature in human health for people of all ages. Nature helps wellbeing and prevention of risk factors...

18 June 2020