Lockdown and good weather, it was reason for most people to enjoy the garden. Not a bad idea, according to British research. Garden lovers are healthier and feel better.
Better said: Those who spend a lot of time in their own garden are more likely to have good health and higher mental well-being than those who don’t, even if they have a garden. Researchers at the British University of Exeter and the Royal Horticultural Society conclude this on the basis of a data analysis of 8,000 people.
Fortunately, you do not necessarily have to do active gardening, just sitting on a garden chair is also good. In fact, the effect is so great that you can compare it to living in a rich region, the researchers say. The connection is probably partly explained by the fact that people who spend a lot of time in the garden also get more exercise and go out into nature more often. In addition, it has often been shown that a lot of green around you is good for your health.
“It is important to have access to an outdoor space such as a garden, but our findings indicate that it is precisely the use of that space that provides health and well-being benefits,” said lead author Sian de Bell of the University of Exeter. .
Sources): Medical News HLN –
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