Using local parks linked to health

Research shows people who use their local parks are healthier. — AFP

NEW United States’ research suggests that those who use their local parks and participate in recreation programmes are more likely to report higher levels of health than those who don't.

Carried out by researchers from Penn State University and commissioned by the National Recreation and Park Association, the team collected data in 1991 and 2015 which looked at Americans' use and perceptions of local parks and recreation services.