Xiaoqi Feng

Two people hiking on a path in the forest

According to new research from UNSW Sydney, a dose of the outdoors may be what the doctor ordered.

Hyde Park Sydney

Urban green space reduces cardiovascular disease risk, and more trees are key. 

Groups of people picnicking in park

When the pandemic hit, green space was there for us at a time when others weren’t or couldn’t be. Urban greening might be the solution to the ‘lonelygenic environment’ that our cities have created.

people socialising in a park

For the areas of cities with less than 10 per cent green space, increasing that to 30 per cent could cut the overall odds of residents becoming lonely by a quarter.

gardening

A group of UNSW cross-discipline experts discuss the benefits of plants, gardening and green spaces during COVID-19.

sleeping on grass

Sleep might be a key factor in the link between greener neighbourhoods and better health. A new study shows living in an area with more tree canopy improves people's odds of getting enough sleep.