Air pollution a leading cause of cancer deaths
It has been recently concluded that air pollution is a leading cause of cancer related deaths by the U.N.'s International Agency for Research on Cancer.
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Blog Search - "Environmental health"
Posted on Sun, 10 Nov 13
Posted on Mon, 28 Oct 13
Health benefits of nature
The health benefits of nature have been well studied with evidence suggesting important health effects. This understanding could have important implications for urban planning and environmental sustainability in a rapidly urbanising world.
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Posted on Sat, 12 Oct 13
Are pets and animals important for your health?
In modern urban environments often the only interaction people have with the animal kingdom is with rats or pigeons. The divide we have created between us and other animals may have direct implications for our health.
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Posted on Sun, 24 Jun 12
Your Brain on Nature (book and free video)
Scientific studies have shown that natural environments can have remarkable benefits for human health, while urban living and modern technology can be detrimental to your mental and emotional wellbeing. Find out more in this remarkable new book.
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Posted on Mon, 23 Jan 12
Electric lighting, circadian disruption and disease: shedding light on a dark issue
Increasing use of electric lighting has resulted in disruption of our circadian rhythm and, through subsequent changes in our metabolism may contribute to diseases as diverse as obesity and breast cancer. Ironically, this idea has largely remained in the dark.
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Posted on Mon, 26 Dec 11
Going green: the benefits of green space
As the world becomes increasingly urbanised the importance of maintaining our connection with green spaces such as parks and gardens is becoming appreciated. Green spaces appear to be generally associated with a number of important health benefits but just how they influence our health is not completely understood.
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