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Kids more active, less depressed when playgrounds include natural elements
April 15, 2016

Kids more active, less depressed when playgrounds include natural elements

Adding natural elements like sand, bricks and bamboo can transform a dull outdoor play space into an imaginative playground for children and even reduce depression signs, according to a new UBC study.

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Adding natural elements like sand, bricks and bamboo can transform a dull outdoor play space into an imaginative playground for children
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