Neighbourhood greenspaces can reduce dementia risk

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Neighbourhood greenspaces can reduce dementia risk

A new study indicates that having greenspaces within a neighbourhood can help lower the risk of developing dementia, with proximity to these areas more important than the total amount of parkland. Associate Professor Matthew Pase The Monash University study published in the current issue of Preventive Medicine Reports, looked at how specific neighbourhood characteristics can affect cognition and dementia. “It is important to understand whether…