Living near green spaces can help you be younger than your actual age

People who have access to green spaces were found to be on average 2.5 years biologically younger than those who do not, according to a new study published Wednesday in Science Advances. — AFP

CITY parks and green spaces help counter heat, boost biodiversity, and instill a sense of calm in the urban jungle.

They also help slow biological ageing, with people who have access to green spaces found to be on average 2.5 years biologically younger than those who do not, according to a new study published recently in Science Advances.