Greenspace in the Immediate Surroundings of the Home Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Researchers found 20% lower dementia risk with more greenery near homes, with the strongest link within 100 meters, particularly among women.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Joo-young = Having plenty of greenery, such as trees and grass, around one's home may lower the risk of dementia in old age, and especially if there is greenery within 100 meters of the house...
Greenspace in the immediate surroundings of the home linked to lower dementia risk
Urban residents with more greenery within 100 meters (328 feet) of their homes have a 20% lower risk of developing dementia over time, according to a new study from Stockholm University and Karolinska Institute that followed nearly 3,000 older adults for 16 years. Published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, the study highlights the importance of greenspace in the immediate surroundings of the home for sustainable urban planning that support…
The abundance of trees and other vegetation around the house can be associated with a lower risk of dementia development. This is the conclusion of Swedish scientists who have been monitoring the health of nearly 3,000 elderly people for 16 years. The results are published in Alzheimer's & Dementia.
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