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A dip in a city with more green and less grey. Research confirms that the impacts of parks and green environments on human health extend beyond social and psychological health outcomes to include physical health outcomes Greener environments enhance recover y from surger y, enable and support higher levels of physical activit y, improve immune system functioning, help diabetics achieve healthier blood glucose levels, and improve functional health status and independent living skills among older adults. Let’s create a green Environment for Now and the Future.


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