Study finds tree cover may protect people against depression in later life

NAMPA / Xinhua

2026-07-27

SYDNEY, July 27 (Xinhua) -- A long-term Australian study has found that living in neighborhoods with more tree canopy may help protect against depression in older age. The findings, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, highlight the potential role of urban planning in supporting healthy ageing and mental wellbeing, according to a statement released on Monday by the Sydney Center for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) of Australia's Unive......

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