Greenspace Delays Cognitive Aging

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New study finds promising connection between green spaces and delaying cognitive decline: 'A means of promoting cognitive health later in life'

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Researchers at Boston University found that people who live in areas with more trees, parks, and other green spaces experience slower cognitive decline as they age.

Increased exposure to residential greenery could delay cognitive aging by about eight months each year .

People carrying the APOE-4 gene, which is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, showed an even stronger benefit from green exposure.

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