Tag: Environment
World Trade Center Site Exposure Linked to Lasting CVD Risk
Likelihood of having CVD event increased for those who worked at WTC site for six months or longer
Oil, Gas Well Exposure May Up Risk for Congenital Heart Defects
Link especially strong for births to mothers living in rural areas with oil, gas activity
Exposure to Urban Tree Canopy Beneficial for Mental Health
≥30 percent green space, tree canopy specifically, linked to lower incidence of psychological distress
Two-Hour Weekly Dose of Nature May Aid Health, Well-Being
120-minute weekly exposure could be achieved in a single visit or during several shorter visits
Daily Dose of Nature Cuts Stress Hormone Levels
Only 20 minutes of nature contact shows most efficient lowering of cortisol levels
Douglas County, Colorado, Ranked as Healthiest Community
Seven of top 20 communities were in Colorado; nearly all adults in these counties exercise
Study Explores Influence of Genetics, Environment in Disease
Genetic component for 40 percent of phenotypes studied; 25 percent have environmental risk factors
Residential Greenness Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk
More greenness near residence linked to lower urinary levels of epinephrine and F2-isoprostane
Greening Vacant Land Improves Neighborhood Mental Health
Cleaning up vacant lots in resource-limited urban settings can aid residents' mental health
Low-Level Lead Exposure Ups CVD Mortality Risk in U.S. Adults
Environmental lead exposure tied to all-cause, cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease mortality
