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Green Spaces in Midlife Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline

  • July 22, 2024

A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives suggests that residing in greener areas during midlife can slow cognitive decline in later years. The study involved over 16,000 women and utilized the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to gauge the greenery around their homes. The findings indicated that greater exposure to greenery was associated with better cognitive function and a slower rate of cognitive decline, particularly among women with lower socioeconomic status and...