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    Spending 30 minutes outdoors could reduce your risk of depression and heart disease

    Researchers from the University of Queensland found that city residents who spend at least 30 minutes outdoors each week had a reduced risk of depression and high blood pressure. “We’ve known for a long time that visiting parks is good for our health, but we are now beginning to establish exactly how much time we need to spend in parks to gain these benefits,” says researcher Richard Fuller. Given that 5.4% of Canadians suffer from some form of mood disorder or depression, and that metal illne