IN BLANKSTARE NEWS: Park Rx

Researchers in Finland found that people living in cities who spent time in parks – rather than just seeing them from a distance

A study found that visiting parks and other green spaces may cut down on the need for some prescription meds. Researchers in Finland found that people living in cities who spent time in parks – rather than just seeing them from a distance – were able to lower their use of prescription medications for depression, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and asthma.