"Nature's Impact: How Living Closer to Nature Benefits Older Adults"

A study from Washington State University suggests that living closer to green and blue spaces can benefit older adults' mental and physical health. The research found that even small increases in nature near one's home can lead to improved mental and general health. The study focused on the relationship between serious psychological distress and proximity to green and blue spaces, and the findings suggest that exposure to nature could help prevent, delay, or treat poor mental health in older adults. The researchers hope their work will help adults from lower socioeconomic backgrounds feel better in old age, especially since such individuals usually have unequal access to green and blue spaces in urban areas.