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ction</li><li>Provides cooling areas</li><li>Lowers rate of cardiovascular disease</li></ol><p id="9175">You can read a longer article about the perks of parks and green space in our communities here:</p><div id="6f34" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/10-reasons-to-get-dirty-88158735f6ad"> <div> <div> <h2>10 Reasons to Get Dirty</h2> <div><h3>Why we all need to play outside</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*0xFAa6fiDtAyHYLY)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="6fda">And read an interesting and informative article on the effects of climate change

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The Perks of Parks

How greenspace can help us live longer and reduce illness

Photo by Leo Rivas on Unsplash

10 Ways Greenspace is Beneficial

  1. Reduced noise for better mental health
  2. Provides shade
  3. Reduced air pollution
  4. It helps to alleviate stress and promotes a sense of wellbeing
  5. Encourages social interaction
  6. Opportunities for exercise and play
  7. Encourages community cohesiveness
  8. Improves cognitive and immune function
  9. Provides cooling areas
  10. Lowers rate of cardiovascular disease

You can read a longer article about the perks of parks and green space in our communities here:

And read an interesting and informative article on the effects of climate change on our health here:

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