El vínculo entre la jardinería y la salud

Un estudio realizado por científicos de Estados Unidos advirtió que esta actividad tiene múltiples beneficios y una mayor posibilidad de alcanzar la longevidad. ¿Por qué?

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Expertos de la Universidad de Colorado en Boulder (CU Boulder) postularon que la jardinería puede tener un impacto positivo y significativo en la salud mental y en la prevención del cáncer.

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Salir al jardín, regar las plantas y cuidar los colores de las flores son, según estos investigadores, iniciativas que colaboran en el bienestar porque reducen el estrés y la ansiedad, entre otras cuestiones.

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“Hay evidencia de que la jardinería comunitaria podría desempeñar un papel importante en la prevención del cáncer, enfermedades crónicas y trastornos mentales“

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Tal como mencionó la experta, si esta actividad al aire libre es realizada en grupo puede ser aún más beneficiosa.

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Los expertos estadounidenses estudiaron a 493 personas adultas que estaban en las listas de espera para participar en jardines comunitarios de las regiones de Denver y de Aurora.

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Los beneficios de cuidar una huerta son profundos y van más allá de lo meramente nutricional sino también en la creación de vínculos sociales y hábitos sanos.

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