It's well-known that living near green spaces is beneficial to children. From increased empathy to cognitive development, researchers have found that nature is important in human development. Added to the list of benefits, a new study has found increased nutritional benefits in … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2018
Gardening Horticultural Therapy for Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the US. It's estimated that 16.2 million Americans suffer from major depressive episodes lasting more than two weeks each year.[note]https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml[/note] Pharmaceutical … [Read more...]
Diet matters: Reducing meat by 35% is like switching from a SUV to a Prius
Climate change is real. We are seeing the devastating effects now. If they have not come to your neighborhood yet with violent storms or raging wildfire, you are fortunate. We are in this together as a planet. Eco-guilt may keep us from taking vacations or way heavy when … [Read more...]