The long-term study involved more than 900 people in the US. Researchers found people with more green space around them were likely to see their epigenetics (the way our DNA is organised and regulated) degrade slower, which can reduce the symptoms of aging. The US and Spanish author team also found that the link between epigenetic aging and green spaces was even stronger in people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2023/06/29/your-local-park-could-hold-the-fountain-of-youth-expert-reaction/