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Playing football can improve mental health – new research

Playing football can improve mental health – new research

On September 9, 2020 October 7, 2020 by Emma Jansen

Playing football is a good way to get physically fit. But our new study shows that a regular kick about can also lead to improved mental health, social confidence and a sense of purpose.

Why apartment dwellers need indoor plants

Why apartment dwellers need indoor plants

On September 3, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

Health benefits of being close to nature are well established, but the rise of apartment living means we can’t always be close to greenery.

How to live with bears

How to live with bears

On August 25, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

Bear-man conflicts have made news in the Alps but history tells a story of a possible cohabitation.

Cat lovers rejoice: watching online videos lowers stress and makes you happy

Cat lovers rejoice: watching online videos lowers stress and makes you happy

On August 23, 2020 October 7, 2020 by Emma Jansen

Watching cute cat videos and looking at their online pictures may not be a waste of time. A new study has found doing so could boost energy levels and increase feelings of happiness.

Getting serious about funny: Psychologists see humor as a character strength

Getting serious about funny: Psychologists see humor as a character strength

On August 22, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

No longer dismissed as an undesirable negative trait to be avoided, humor is having a heyday among experimental psychologists.

Six simple ways to fill your wardrobe with sustainable clothing

Six simple ways to fill your wardrobe with sustainable clothing

On August 21, 2020 October 7, 2020 by Emma Jansen

Making more sustainable fashion choices doesn’t require a massive lifestyle change.

With fewer cars on US streets, now is the time to reinvent roadways and how we use them

With fewer cars on US streets, now is the time to reinvent roadways and how we use them

On August 17, 2020 October 7, 2020 by Emma Jansen

City streets were built to accommodate cars, but the COVID-19 pandemic has scrambled our transport needs. Many cities are moving to make streets more people-friendly and less car-centric.

Sustainable cities need more than parks, cafes and a riverwalk

Sustainable cities need more than parks, cafes and a riverwalk

On August 16, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

Gentrification is not the only path for improving urban neighborhoods. A cleanup in Brooklyn and Queens offers another, more inclusive model that scholars have dubbed ‘just green enough.’

Bike-share companies are transforming US cities – and they’re just getting started

Bike-share companies are transforming US cities – and they’re just getting started

On August 13, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

Dozens of US cities have launched bike-share programs in the past decade. There have been bumps – critics want wider access, and cities want bikes stored out of the way – but bike sharing is on a roll.

First country in the world: Norway boycotts rainforest products

First country in the world: Norway boycotts rainforest products

On August 3, 2020 October 7, 2020 by Emma Jansen

More than a quarter of all trees worldwide grow in tropical rainforests. But the destruction of the rainforest continues to progress. Worldwide, an area of forest the size of thirty football fields disappears every minute.

People before profit: The Degrowth Movement values people, not money

People before profit: The Degrowth Movement values people, not money

On August 2, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

Globalised capitalist economies continue to rely on numbers and economic growth, although they reveal little about inequality and sustainable well-being. How people live is not only a question of chance, but strongly influenced by the people in power.

The Cleveland Model: The city’s flourishing economy has worker participation to thank

The Cleveland Model: The city’s flourishing economy has worker participation to thank

On July 29, 2020 October 8, 2020 by Emma Jansen

Cleveland, USA was once a booming industrial city. When many of the local companies moved to low-wage countries, the city’s economy and social fabric collapsed.

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