News Summary

• A landmark study has found that the type of green space outside your door matters profoundly for your heart.
• Living in a neighborhood with abundant trees is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Areas dominated by grass show a surprising link to higher risk.
• The findings add a crucial layer to earlier research, such as a study featured in the Journal of the American Heart Association which found that lush, verdant communities can lower cardiovascular risk..
• The research argues for protecting mature trees during development and focusing planting efforts on creating connected, shaded neighborhoods.