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There’s a Weird Link Between Living Near Green Spaces And Risk of Stroke

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Green areas give you more than just a place to stretch your legs – they can also affect your chances of suffering a stroke, according to a new study that linked having green spaces close by with a 16 percent reduction in stroke risk.   For the purposes of the research, the nearby green spaces … Read more

Your Houseplants Really Can Impact Indoor Air Quality, Depending on The Pollutant

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Indoor air quality can be significantly improved by houseplants, new research has shown – specifically in terms of removing nitrogen dioxide (NO2) from the air, a pollutant created from fuel burning that’s been linked to respiratory disease.   Potted plants are simple to install, affordable to buy, and potentially a genuinely effective option when it … Read more

Air pollution: One in 12 child asthma cases linked to nitrogen dioxide exposure

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Researchers estimate that 1.85 million new childhood asthma cases in 2019 were linked with exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a toxic gas released by diesel vehicles Health 5 January 2022 By Adam Vaughan Heavy traffic on a street in New Delhi, India Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times/Getty Images About one in 12 new child asthma cases worldwide … Read more