Physical
Trees care for your comfort
Shade from a tree's canopy can reduce temperatures by up to 20° F, making it safer and more comfortable to be outdoors.
Trees care for your heart
Exposure to trees relaxes and restores your mind, lowering your blood pressure and heart rate.
Trees care for your little ones
Urban trees are found to promote higher birth weights and support good health in newborn babies.
Trees care for your lungs
Trees help keep our world clean and healthy by filtering particles out of the air we breathe, decreasing the risk of respiratory illnesses.
Lovasi, G.S., J.W. Quinn, K.M. Neckermann, M.S. Perzanowski, and A. Rundle. 2008. "Children Living in Areas with More Street Trees Have Lower Prevalence of Asthma." Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 62 (2008): 647-649. JECH online. Web. 16 February 2016.
Donovan, Geoffrey H., David T. Butry, Yvonne L. Michael, Jeffrey P. Prestemon, Andrew M. Liebhold, Demetrios Gatziolis, and Megan Y. Mao. 2013."The Relationship Between Trees and Human Health: Evidence from the Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer." American Journal of Preventive Medicine 44.2 (2013): 139-45. Elsevier. Web. 13 January 2016.
Trees care for your nutrition
Fruit and nuts from trees contain antioxidants which boost your immune system and provide healthy fats to help decrease bad cholesterol levels.
Trees care for your fitness
Green spaces and tree-lined streets encourage walking, outdoor activities and generally healthier lifestyles.
Akers, A., Barton, J., Cossey, R., Gainsford, P., Griffin, M., Mikleright, D. (2012). Visual Color Perception in Green Exercise: Positive Effects on Mood and Perceived Exertion. Environmental Science and Technology. 46(16):8661-8666. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22857379 12 September 2016.
Trees care for your skin
Urban trees throw shade on your exposure to harmful UV rays, reducing your chances of developing skin cancer.