According to a research by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham Women’s Hospital, women surrounded by plants live longer. This study was conducted in the US over the course of eight years.
It was found that surrounding yourself with vegetation may increase your longevity. This is due to the increased opportunity for social engagement and physical activity, as well as less air pollution you’re exposed to.
According to the study, plants also have a positive impact on mental health. Results showed that living around greenery lowered chances of depression.
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However, if your day-to-day schedule doesn’t allow you to spend much time in the countryside or the forest (or you are simply not the type of person who likes long walks), indoor garden may do the trick.
The benefits for women
The benefits from constant exposure to greenery in your home or office are increased productivity, cleaner air and lower blood pressure.
One of the biggest effects of greenery appeared to be a lowered risk of respiratory disease and cancer. The study found that women living in areas with the most greenery had a 34 percent lower rate of dying from a respiratory disease and a 13 percent lower rate of dying from cancer.
Higher levels of green vegetation were associated with decreased mortality. Planting vegetation may mitigate the effects of climate change. In addition, evidence of an association between vegetation and lower mortality rates suggests it also might be used to improve health.
Source: www.hsph.harvard.edu
