News & Articles By Russel Davis
04/04/2017
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By Russel Davis
STUDY: Living in cities makes people mentally ill, while living in the country improves health and prevents early death
A recent analysis commissioned by Friends of the Earth Europe finds that living in the countryside offers greater health benefits than living in the city. Researchers at the Institute for European Environmental Policy examined data from more than 200 academic studies and finds that living in the countryside — where green, open spaces can be easily […]
03/31/2017
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By Russel Davis
Fish oil found to significantly improve children’s ability to read… shows power of nutrition to boost brain performance
Fish oil supplementation may improve reading and comprehension performance in children, according to a recent Swedish study. To assess this, researchers at the University of Gothenberg examined 154 children who were either given the omega-3 fatty acid supplement Equazen or a placebo pill. Children in the Equazen group showed a 64 percent improvement in overall comprehension […]
03/25/2017
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By Russel Davis
Living in the country found to reduce the risk of death by 16% compared to city life
Living in the countryside, where trees and open spaces can be easily accessed, may help reduce the risk of certain diseases and premature death than being city-bound, according to a recent review. Researchers at the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) analyzed data from more than 200 academic studies on the beneficial effects of increased […]
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