New research uncovers surprising factor that could have major impact on children's health: 'It is essential'

New research uncovers surprising factor that could have major impact on children's health: 'It is essential'

It has often been said that spending time in nature can do wonders for our mental health. Data even suggests that short walks may decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety.  But according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Research, exposure to green spaces may have a positive relationship with the Mitochondrial DNA copy number, or mtDNA-CN, in children and adolescents. MtDNA-CN is defined as the measure of the number of …